Cardamom Cookie Recipe
These cardamom cookies are soft, chewy, and warmly spiced with cardamom, molasses, and lemon. Easy to make and ready in 20 minutes.
Servings: 28 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons ground cardamon
- 1 ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup molasses
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, cardamom, baking soda and salt.
- In a large bowl, combine softened butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Cream with electric beaters on medium-high until fluffy.
- Add egg, molasses, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Beat on high until creamy and light and just combined.
- On low speed, gradually add the flour mixture until just combined.
- Divide the dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon-sized balls using a spring-loaded scoop.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until cookies are firm and slightly darker at the edges.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
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Notes
My Top Tip: Chill your dough before baking. This will keep the cookies from spreading too much (and it'll keep the centers ultra soft and moist).
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3 days at room temperature and 6 days in the fridge.
Freezing: These cardamom cookies will keep well for up to 3 months in the freezer! Just let them cool completely and then freeze them solid on a baking sheet before transferring them to a freezer bag. When you're ready to eat, heat them in the oven directly from frozen! You can also freeze the cookie dough for later, just shape the dough into cookie balls, place them on a baking sheet, and freeze until solid. Transfer the dough balls to a freezer safe airtight bag or container. When ready to bake, bake from frozen, adding a couple of minutes to the baking time.
Nutrition
Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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