Description
Aromatic and buttery, these Cardamom Cookies are crisp, tender, and perfect with tea or coffee. Made with pantry staples and a warm blend of vanilla and ground cardamom, these cookies are an easy homemade treat for holidays, gifting, or everyday snacking. A simple, spiced shortbread-style cookie with exotic flavor and rich texture.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
2. Add the vanilla extract and ground cardamom, mixing until evenly combined.
3. Stir in the flour and salt gradually until a soft dough forms.
4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
6. Roll dough into small balls or rounds and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges just begin to turn golden.
8. Let cool on the tray for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies are delicate—handle with care when transferring.
You can add orange zest for a fresh citrus twist.
Double the batch and freeze half of the dough for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg