Description
These Orange Cardamom Cookies are a delightful treat with a perfect balance of citrusy zest and warm spice. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these cookies are a wonderful addition to any dessert spread.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons orange zest (from about 1 large orange)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and flavorings: Beat in the egg, orange zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground cardamom, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, flatten slightly, sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired, and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies have a delicate citrus and spice flavor that pairs perfectly with tea or coffee.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
