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Cinnamon Shortbread Trees (Zimtsterne) Bredele 2022

Each Christmas, I always check out the Blog of Sophie (@sophieturbigo) because she has always great cookie recipes. Of course, you will find it directly right HERE! 

I hope your will Enjoy this Christmas Cookie Recipe as much as I did! Bon Appétit!

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As always, you will find the Step-by-Step Video below the recipe. 

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Cinnamon Shortbread Trees (Zimtsterne) Bredele 2022

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These Cinnamon Shortbread Trees are amazing! They are traditionally baked 12 hours after the royal icing was spread on top!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Bake / Cook Time 15 minutes
REFRIGERATE 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 25 minutes
Course Cookies
Cuisine French
Servings 32

Ingredients
 

CINNAMON SHORTBREAD COOKIES

  • 12 1/2 tbsp (175 g) butter (Softened | At Room Temperature)
  • 3 Tbsp (25 g) ground cinnamon
  • 2/3 cup (130 g) sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (55 g) almond flour
  • 1/2 cup (55 g) hazelnut flour

ROYAL ICING

  • 1 3/4 cups (210 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 (30 g) egg white
  • lemon juice (A Few Drops (3-4))

Instructions
 

CINNAMON SHORTBREAD COOKIES

  • In the bowl of your stand mixer, with the paddle attachment on, cream the softened butter with the ground cinnamon and sugar for 4 minutes on medium low speed.
  • Mix in the egg together with the almond flour and hazelnut flour until well incorporated.
  • Sprinkle the all-purpose flour. Continue to mix for another minute or until it is just combined. IMPORTANT: Do not over mix. 
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  • Scrape the dough out onto the Roul'Pat™. Cover with a plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour.

ASSEMBLY

ROYAL ICING

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and the egg white with a few drops of lemon juice using your Mini Whisk.
  • Generously spread the royal icing on top of each cookie. Refrigerate overnight (12 hours).
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BAKE!

  • Preheat oven to 350F/180C. Bake for 15 minutes. (Every oven heats differently, monitor your cookies from 12min). It is ready when golden brown around the edge and the icing turned light brown.
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  • Once your Cinnamon Shortbread Trees are out of the oven, let them completely cool down directly onto your baking sheet. When ready, slide them onto a serving plate. Enjoy & Bon Appétit!
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  • N.B. Storage is best when placed in a metal box.

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Nutrition

Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 146IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
Keyword best christmas cookies, bon cook, bredele, christmas baking, cinnamon star cookies, étoile à la cannelle, guy demarle, Holiday Baking, Shortbread Cookies, silpat, zimtsterne
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https://bakingwithnessa.com/cinnamon-shortbread-trees-zimtsterne/
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