I've got several friends who are gluten and dairy intolerant so it can be challenging to find Christmas cookies that meet those criteria. Fortunately for me these Zimtsterne (German Cinnamon Stars) fit the bill perfectly!
After a google search I found this great recipe from Daring Gourmet. The cookies are made with only a few ingredients but they pack a punch:
almond flour, confectioners' sugar, egg whites, cinnamon, vanilla sugar
and salt. These German treats remind me a little of macarons, but are so much easier to make. Plus, I love that you can easily tint the meringue topping any color you'd like.
