Orange Cardamom Sugar Cookies
These sugar cookies are flavored with fresh orange zest and ground cardamom, giving them a warm, citrusy edge that sets them apart from a standard sugar cookie. They come together in under an hour, including bake time, and work well for everyday snacking or holiday cookie trays.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer
- Baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Zester
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg preferably organic
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 1 teaspoon orange zest from a fresh orange
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cardamom, and salt.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be cautious not to overmix.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Allow cookies to cool on a cooling rack. Enjoy with a cup of tea for an aromatic, sweet treat.
Notes
- For a deeper citrus flavor, you can add an extra teaspoon of orange zest.
Nutrition
Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 46mgPotassium: 18mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 248IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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