Description
These Orange Cardamom Cookies are a delightful treat with a perfect blend of citrusy and aromatic flavors. The combination of orange zest and ground cardamom gives these cookies a unique and fragrant taste that pairs beautifully with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and orange zest until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cardamom, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, place on baking sheets, slightly flatten, and bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and serve: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra touch, drizzle with a simple orange glaze made from powdered sugar and orange juice.
- These cookies freeze well and can be made in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
