December 23 – Children’s punch with cinnamon stars: Warming winter fun for the little ones

Children’s punch with cinnamon stars: warming winter fun for the little ones

Winter is here, the air is frosty and the first snowflakes are dancing through the streets. After a cold afternoon in the fresh air, what could be nicer than wrapping your hands around a warm mug and breathing in the scent of cinnamon, oranges and Christmas spices? While the adults reach for the mulled wine, there is an equally festive alternative for the little ones: homemade children’s punch with home-baked cinnamon stars. This article shows you how to conjure up these treats and make winter a special experience.

Children’s punch – simple and delicious

Children’s punch is the non-alcoholic answer to mulled wine, but at least as delicious. The best thing about it? You can customize it to suit your taste. Here’s a simple recipe that’s guaranteed to make children’s eyes light up:

Ingredients for 4 portions

• 500 ml apple juice
• 500 ml grape juice (alternatively: orange juice for a fruity note)
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 3 cloves
• 1 organic orange (cut into slices)
• 1 tea bag of fruit tea (e.g. hibiscus)
• 1 tbsp honey or a little brown sugar (to taste)

Preparation

1. Place all the ingredients except the honey in a pan.
2. Heat slowly, but do not allow to boil – otherwise the fruity flavors will be lost.
3. Leave the fruit tea to infuse for 5 minutes, then remove.
4. Sweeten with honey or sugar, season to taste and pour into cups.

The result: a fragrant, warm children’s punch that is perfect for the winter season.

Cinnamon stars – the sweet crowning glory

No children’s punch without the right cookies! Cinnamon stars are not only incredibly delicious, but also fun for the whole family to make. Here is a recipe that is guaranteed to succeed.

Ingredients for approx. 25 pieces

• 3 egg whites
• 250 g powdered sugar
• 1 sachet of vanilla sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 300 g ground almonds
• Some powdered sugar for the work surface

Preparation

1. Beat the egg whites until stiff, slowly adding the powdered sugar and vanilla sugar. Set some of the mixture aside for the icing (approx. 3 tbsp).
2. Carefully fold in the cinnamon and ground almonds until a malleable dough forms.
3. Roll out the dough to a thickness of approx. 1 cm on a surface dusted with powdered sugar.
4. Cut out stars and place on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
5. Brush the stars with the glaze set aside.
6. Bake at 120 °C fan oven for approx. 15 minutes. The cinnamon stars should be firm on the outside but still moist on the inside.

Comfort guaranteed

Serve the warm children’s punch in pretty cups, garnished with a slice of orange or a cinnamon stick, and place the cinnamon stars within easy reach. Whether it’s for reading fairy tales, a games evening or as a sweet reward after a snowman-building marathon – this winter treat creates unforgettable moments. So, get your pots and cookie cutters ready! Your loved ones, young and old, will love this treat – and you can be proud of yourself for making winter a little bit cozier.

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