Cardamom Cookies
These Cardamom Cookies are tender, buttery, crisp, and melt in your mouth. An easy slice-and-bake shortbread cookie recipe made with just 4 ingredients and infused with plenty of ground cardamom.
Equipment
- Electric beater
Ingredients
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cardamom powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- ¼ cup powdered sugar plus 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Whisk together all purpose flour, cardamom powder and salt in a small bowl.
- Add the butter and powdered sugar to a medium bowl and beat with a handheld electric mixer on high speed until smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until combined.
- Shape the dough into a 7 to 8-inch log, wrap it in parchment paper, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or up to 2 days, until firm.
- Preheat oven to 340°F (170°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove the dough log from the refrigerator and slice it into ¼-inch thick rounds. Arrange the slices on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake the cookies on the middle rack for 18–24 minutes, or until the edges are a deep golden brown, turning the pan halfway through for even baking.
- Place pan on a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use unsalted butter – Make sure it’s softened to room temperature for easy mixing. Grind fresh cardamom – Freshly ground cardamom has a stronger, more aromatic flavor than store-bought powder. Chill if needed – If the dough is too soft to roll, refrigerate for 20–40 minutes before shaping into a log.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 59kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 10mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.02gVitamin A: 142IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.3mg
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