Cardamom Sugar Cookies: A Sweet, Spicy Twist on a Classic
These Cardamom Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic sugar cookie. Infused with aromatic cardamom and rolled in a sweet sugar coating, these soft and chewy cookies bring a warm, exotic flavor to your cookie jar. Perfect for the holidays or any time you want something unique and delicious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Make the Dough:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cardamom. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using), and beat until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until the dough forms.
- Roll the Cookies:
- Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls.
- Place the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a small bowl. Roll each cookie dough ball in the sugar to coat evenly.
- Bake:
- Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the bottom of a glass or your fingers.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve:
- Enjoy the sweet, slightly spicy flavor of these cardamom-infused sugar cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
Notes
- If you want a stronger cardamom flavor, feel free to increase the amount of cardamom to 1 1/2 teaspoons.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or frozen for longer storage.
