"Zimtsterne" are perhaps the most traditional Christmas cookies in Germany. They are the Mince Pies of Deutschland; the ultimate festive baked good. Plus, they taste absolutely delicious. The original recipe requires ground almonds (that's almond flour in the US), which makes these German Christmas cookies gluten free. So far, so good.
Bethmaennchen, which translates to "little praying men," are traditional German Christmas cookies made from marzipan. Each one is topped with three almonds to honor the three sons of the Bethmann family. This traditional German spice cookie features cardamom, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, anise, cinnamon, and, of course, pepper.
Deliciously spiced almond flour Keto Christmas cookies - possibly my favourite sugar free Christmas treat! Cinnamon Stars (Zimtsterne) are traditional German Christmas cookies, adapted to suit a low carb, Keto diet.
These low-carb keto thumbprint cookies are delicious almond flour shortbread cookies filled with sugar-free raspberry chia seed jam. These are the most beautiful gluten-free keto Christmas thumbprint cookies with only 3.8 grams of net carbs per serving, so you can indulge with no guilt!