CARDAMOM SUGAR COOKIES

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The warm flavor of cardamom spices up these classic sugar cookies. They're the ideal treat for your homemade goody basket. Tint the glaze to fit the season.-Darina Jurasek, Salmon Arm, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk
Coarse sugar and/or edible glitter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cardamom, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Divide dough in half. Shape each portion into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours., Roll each disk directly on parchment to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. snowflake-shaped cookie cutter, leaving at least 2 in. between cookies. Remove trimmings; repeat with remaining dough, refrigerating dough as needed., Place parchment with cookies on baking sheets. Bake at 325° until edges are lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and milk. Pipe over cookies and sprinkle with coarse sugar and/or glitter. Let dry completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Stephan Mhambi
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Overall, these cookies were a success! I would definitely recommend them.


jasil jasil
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These were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved them.


George Mathebula
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Michael Habtu
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Not a fan.


bhagwan bhandari
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


rasel ahamed
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Could use more cardamom.


Robul Rifhat
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I've never had cardamom sugar cookies before, but these were amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


Akee Ali
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Yum!


emiona emmy
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Maima Aisha
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Meh.


MD Saeem Ahmed
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These cookies are so delicious and flavorful! I love the combination of cardamom and sugar. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Mohammod.Shaownmia
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Not bad!


George Kamunya
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit! They're the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


Ali Mughall
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Easy peasy lemon squeezy!


CutFN
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These cardamom sugar cookies are fantastic! The dough was easy to work with and the cookies turned out perfectly crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside with just the right amount of cardamom flavor.


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