Zimtsterne (Cinnamon Stars) Cookies
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During December, homes and bakeries in Switzerland are filled with the aroma of classic cookies like these "Zimtsterne."
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Ingredients:
| 1 cup | butter, softened |
| 2 cups | sugar |
| 2 | eggs |
| 3 ounces | semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled |
| 2 cups | all-purpose flour |
| 3/4 cup | almond flour |
| 1/3 cup | ground cinnamon |
Directions:
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and chocolate. Combine flour and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Wrap dough in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. star-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Chill and reroll scraps if desired.
Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks. Yield: about 5 dozen.
Source: tasteofhome.com
