Description
These Orange Cardamom Cookies are a delightful combination of citrusy and aromatic flavors. Perfectly sweet with a hint of spice, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional:
- extra sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, orange zest, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cardamom, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and Bake: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and, if desired, roll in granulated sugar. Place on prepared baking sheet, flatten slightly, and bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- These cookies pair beautifully with tea and make a lovely holiday treat.
- For a more intense citrus flavor, add a bit of orange juice or use orange extract in place of vanilla.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
