Almond Cardamom Cookies Recipe 🍪
Overview:
Indulge in the delightful fusion of almond and cardamom with these aromatic Almond Cardamom Cookies! Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are a breeze to make and a joy to savor. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a cook time of 20 minutes, you can have a batch of these delectable treats ready to enjoy in no time.
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: Makes 2 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup flour
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1/2 – 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp orange zest
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
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Prepare Dough: In a food processor, combine flour, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cardamom, orange zest, and salt. Process the mixture until it resembles a fine meal and starts to form a dough.
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Shape Cookies: Take the dough and shape it into 1-inch balls. Place these balls on a cookie sheet, leaving some space between each.
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Bake: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the cookies are firm to the touch and lightly golden brown.
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Sprinkle: Once the cookies are done baking, remove them from the oven and sprinkle them generously with powdered sugar while they’re still warm.
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Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, these Almond Cardamom Cookies are ready to be enjoyed!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1048.2
- Fat: 74g
- Saturated Fat: 31.4g
- Cholesterol: 122mg
- Sodium: 406.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 83.4g
- Fiber: 8g
- Sugar: 28g
- Protein: 18.4g
Recipe Notes:
- These cookies are perfect for sharing during the winter season, especially around Christmas time.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar and cardamom according to your taste preferences.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Keywords:
Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Nuts, Winter, Christmas, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy
Indulge in the irresistible combination of almond and cardamom with these delightful cookies. Perfect for any occasion, they’re sure to become a favorite in your household!
