Cardamom Cookies

 

This recipe is our family's new favorite cookie. We love cardamom. These cookies are like a chewy cardamommy ginger snap. You can make them as is, or we sometimes make a glaze with orange juice and icing sugar. The recipe is super easy, and if you have a cookie scoop, it is a breeze.

Cardamom Cookies

Ingredients:

2 1/4 cup flour

2 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup dark brown sugar

1 large egg

1/4 cup molasses

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Zest of one orange

2 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degress. Using an electric mixer, beat together the butter, sugars and molasses until creamy. With the mixer on low, add in the egg, vanilla, lemon juice and orange zest until well combined. 

2. Add the flour, cardamom, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Mix until just combined. 

3. Scoop dough by 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoon balls onto parchment lined baking sheets. Space the dough with room for the cookies to spread. Bake for 9-11 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the pan before removing to a rack to cool. 

4. Enjoy as is, or add a glaze.