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It’s that time of year again when guilt feels even more present than normal, and the apartment always smells heavenly when you return from securing the castle, or whatever. There’s a certain vibe in the air, a love for Christmas and the Christmas bakery. In recent years, we’ve made small Christmas stollen and even Christmas almonds, but this year, one of my favorite recipes is Thomas’s best cinnamon stars. And I’ll spoil the result a little by saying I prefer them without the powdered sugar glaze, but I thought I’d mix it up and add some marzipan instead. They’re really delicious, and if you want to know how easy they are to make and how good they taste, just stick around.

One of the things I love about Christmas baking is that there are several ways to enjoy it. I get so much enjoyment out of the actual baking process itself. It’s so much fun to get into the kitchen and start creating. The aroma of Christmas fills you up, and you get so excited to dig in and taste the goods.

We also love to share our Christmas baking creations with friends and family. It’s become a nice tradition for us to spread the joy of baking with the ones we love. People always appreciate receiving homemade gifts, especially at this special time of year.

It’s a cozy time, and it’s always nice to take some time off from the daily grind, slow down a bit, and let the stress of the year fade away. This year, in particular, has been stressful for everyone. But we won’t delve into that here. For now, we can just bask in the holiday season’s warmth and make the most of it. It’s like a winter wonderland out there, with falling snow and an extra chill in the air. It’s not exactly related to baking, but it’s still lovely to take a walk outside, especially in a snowy forest.

When you come back home, feeling cold to the bone, it’s time to turn on the Christmas lights, make yourself a hot beverage of cocoa, tea, or coffee, and indulge in something sweet. It’s at these times when good company is most welcome. Monthly Advent calendars, little secret festive presents, and everything else in between. It’s all part of the holiday experience. We’ll be sharing the exact recipe for these delicious cinnamon stars on our website, with all the exact measurements and ingredients.

To start with, you need ground almonds, powdered sugar, cinnamon, amaretto, egg white, and for the glaze, more powdered sugar and a bit of lemon juice. It’s very simple. Put all the ingredients in one big bowl and mix them together until you form a dough. Roll out your dough, cut it into shapes using cookie cutters, and place them on a baking sheet. You don’t need to worry about spacing them out, as they don’t expand much while baking. While they’re baking, make the glaze by mixing the egg whites with the powdered sugar and a bit of lemon juice, then brush it onto the cooled cookies. It’s as simple as that.

You can also experiment a bit by using hazelnuts instead of almonds or forgoing the glaze altogether. Cinnamon stars are typically quite soft and chewy, but if you prefer them crispier, take them out of the oven a little earlier than directed.

In the end, it’s the simple pleasures that make the holiday season so special. Whether it’s baking together, gifting or sharing with others, taking a cold winter walk or indulging in something sweet, it’s all part of what makes it wonderful.
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