Vegan Cinnamon Cookies

These Vegan Cinnamon Cookies are a sweet and nutty treat that are shaped like traditional German Christmas biscuits called "Zimtsterne".

The cookies are made without eggs and have a base of almonds and hazelnuts, with the flavors of cinnamon and lemon adding warmth and zest. Add this delicious vegan cookie recipe to your holiday baking list!

Are you a fan of Christmas cookies? If so, you've got to try these vegan cinnamon cookies! They're a traditional treat in Germany, but with a twist: they're completely eggless. That means they're perfect for anyone who's trying to eat more plant-based foods.

These cookies are super easy to make, and they only require a few ingredients. In fact, you might be surprised at how simple the recipe is! And the best part? They taste amazing. They've got that classic cinnamon flavor that's perfect for the holiday season.

The traditional Zimtsterne use egg white as part of their recipe - but trust me, you won't miss the eggs in these cookies. They hold together just fine without them!

So if you're looking for a new holiday treat to try, give these vegan cinnamon cookies a shot. We're pretty sure you won't regret it!

Ingredients

• icing sugar / powdered sugar
• cinnamon - I used ground cinnamon from Schwartz
• cold water
• fresh lemon juice
• ground almonds
• ground hazelnuts

Instructions (Step-by-Step)

Creating the dough for the vegan cinnamon stars

To create the dough base for these vegan cinnamon stars, simply combine all ingredients for the cookies in a large mixing bowl. It should result in a firm and slightly sticky dough, but you should be able to handle it with your hands. If it's appearing a little too wet, simply add in a little more icing sugar to the mix until you get a texture you can work with.

Roll out the dough on a non-stick surface - I like using a silicone baking mat for these occasions, just make sure you can easily remove the cutouts from the surface later. Roll out the dough to roughly 1cm thickness.

Cutting your star shaped biscuits

Using star-shaped cookie cutters (preferably small ones) carefully cut out your Vegan cinnamon stars. Carefully transfer them to a separate baking sheet, assemble the excess, roll out again, and continue to create star shapes until you run out of dough. Set the baking sheets with the star cookies aside in a warm and dry place and allow for them to air-dry for roughly 4 hours. This step is very important to ensure that your cookies can firm up and stay in shape. Do not skip this step, otherwise, your cookies might turn out crumbly.

Baking the German Cinnamon Stars

After 4 hrs, pre-heat your oven to 250C and place your cookies into the hot oven for 3-5 minutes. This is a high heat and quick baking process that we're using for these cookies, so please stay nearby to keep an eye on your vegan cinnamon stars to ensure they don't burn. The corners of the cookies shouldn't burn either, so closely watch your cookies and remove them from the oven if they start to brown too much. 

Set the baked cookies onto a cooling rack and allow for them to cool almost entirely.

The sugar icing for the vegan Christmas cookies

In the meantime, prepare the coating for the biscuits: Simply combine icing sugar with some cinnamon and a small amount of plant milk (or water). I personally prefer to use plant milk for this as it gives a nice and white colour for your icing, whereas water would result in a more see-through icing for your cookies - down to your personal preference of course. 

Here's the ratio that I use for my icing:

• 5 tbsp icing sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2-1 tsp plant milk

Only add in a little liquid add a time and adjust with tiny amounts until your icing gets a thick but pourable texture.

Gently coat your cookies with the icing mix. You can do so this by spooning small amounts onto the top of the cookies, or by carefully dipping them into the mix. Alternatively, you can also transfer the icing mixture to a piping bag with a thin pointy nozzle and pipe it onto your cookies. The latter often turns out to be the neatest looking option for this Vegan Cinnamon Stars recipe (and I've tried them all ;)). 

Allow for the coating to set, then transfer your cookies to an airtight container or eat them immediately.

Related Recipes

Looking for some more vegan Christmas bakes? Try my Vegan Gingerbread House or bake some German Christmas cookies, such as my Vegan Butter Cookies or Vegan Spritz Cookies!

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 These homemade vegan cinnamon stars make the perfect Christmas gift! Who wouldn't love to receive something so delicious and made with love?

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• Coconut Pumpkin Pie Recipe
• Easy Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
• Vegan Cinnamon Doughnuts