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Cardamom Cookies

Heavenly Cardamom Cookies with Irresistible Brown Butter Icing

Delight in the exotic flavor of cardamom cookies topped with brown butter icing—a perfect treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances flavors
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cardamom For distinctive flavor
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Can replace with coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Enhances chewiness
  • 1 large Egg Yolk only, for binding
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds depth
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Finely Chopped Pecans Can substitute with almonds or pistachios
For the Brown Butter Icing
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For consistency
  • 1/4 cup Milk Adjust for desired thickness

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Jelly Roll Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C) and line the pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and cardamom.
  3. Beat together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg yolk and vanilla to the butter mixture; mix well. Gradually add dry ingredients.
  5. Spread dough evenly in prepared pan and brush with reserved egg white; sprinkle pecans.
  6. Bake for 50-55 minutes until set; toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
  7. Make the icing by melting butter, then whisk in powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
  8. Drizzle icing over cooled cookies and cut into desired shapes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Freezing is recommended for longer storage.

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