Chewy Cardamom Cookies
Jan 04, 2025 02:16 PM
These Cardamom Cookies are full of cozy holiday flavor! This Scandinavian-inspired cookie recipe is perfect for adding to your Christmas cookie menu. You’re only 30 minutes away from fresh baked cookies.
Cinnamon is everywhere this time of year, but I think it’s time for cardamom to have its moment in the spotlight! First up is this cardamom cookie!
Cardamom is similar to ginger, but it has a different flavor. This makes sense because ginger comes from a root, while cardamom comes from a seed. Like ginger, people consider cardamom a warm spice, but it has a citrusy undertone.
You’ll find cardamom in chai cookies and Indian curries. It is also very popular in Scandinavian baking, like Sweden’s famous cardamom buns.
Here’s why you’ll love this cardamom cookie recipe:
The unique combination of sweet, spicy, and citrusy notes makes these cardamom cookies a stand out!
Cardamom cookies are so perfect for the holidays!
These cardamom cookies are also easy to make. Just a simple drop sugar cookie packed with warm spices.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 Tablespoon orange zest, about 1 orange
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
- ¼ cup granulated sugar, for rolling
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
12 minutes
Total Time:
27 minutes
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