Best 2 Spiced Cardamom Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the captivating flavors of spiced cardamom cookies, a delightful treat that embodies the essence of aromatic warmth and comforting spices. These delectable cookies, hailing from various culinary traditions, offer a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic Swedish cardamom cookies, renowned for their delicate crumb and subtle sweetness, to the intricate Indian nankhatai, featuring a rich blend of cardamom, almonds, and rosewater, each recipe unveils a unique culinary journey. Discover the secrets behind these beloved cookies, ranging from the traditional Norwegian krumkake, characterized by its delicate, crispy texture, to the invitingly chewy Indonesian kue Putri Salju, dusted with a veil of powdered sugar. Embark on a global adventure, exploring the diverse world of cardamom cookies and their captivating stories.

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SPICED CARDAMOM COOKIES



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When richly spiced cardamom cookies, scented with allspice and cloves, are pressed with wood-grain and scallop patterns and cut into the shapes of trees and reindeer, they create a charming woodland fantasy in each box.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 60 assorted trees and reindeer or 108 small stars

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces and softened
1 cup dark-brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup heavy cream, room temperature
1 large egg, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cardamom, allspice, pepper, and cloves in a large bowl. Place butter in a mixer bowl. Bring sugars, corn syrup, and water to a boil in a large saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Pour hot sugar mixture over butter, then beat on low speed until combined.
  • Beat cream, egg, and vanilla in a bowl, then add to butter mixture. Beat on medium speed until well combined.
  • Reduce speed to low, and add flour mixture, beating until just incorporated. Divide dough into thirds, and flatten each into a disk. Wrap each disk in plastic, and refrigerate overnight (or freeze for up to 1 month; thaw in the refrigerator).
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll out 1 disk between lightly floured parchment to 1/8-inch thickness. Alternatively, the dough can be rolled out to 1/16-inch thickness for a crisper cookie. Place a lightly floured plastic faux-bois mat on dough, pattern side down. With rolling pin, lightly roll over mat to imprint dough. Carefully remove mat. Transfer dough on parchment to a baking sheet, and refrigerate until firm, about 10 minutes. Repeat with remaining disks.
  • Cut out shapes with holiday cookie cutters. (Alternatively, use tree template: Copy onto card stock, enlarging 200 percent. Cut out, place over dough, and cut along edge with the tip of a paring knife.) Transfer cookies to parchment-lined baking sheets, grouping similar sizes together and spacing them 1 inch apart. Roll out and cut scraps once. Bake cookies, rotating sheets halfway through, until edges are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. (If making small cookies, start checking after 8 minutes.) Transfer to wire racks, and let cool.

AFGHANI NAN KHATAI-CARDAMOM SPICED COOKIES TOPPED WITH PISTACIOS



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Cardamom spiced melt in your mouth cookies topped with pistachios. Posted for zwt6- Asia found on asiarecipe.com (the yield is estimated)

Provided by Leahs Kitchen

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 3 doz, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups white flour
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup oil
1 tablespoon cardamom, crushed
pistachios

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix the white flour with the sugar, and crushed cardamon. Next, add the oil and mix well.
  • Make the dough into two inch round balls and put them on a cookie sheet and bake for 15min, or until lightly browned.
  • Sprinkle finely ground pistachios on top of the cookies while they are still hot.
  • Let cool before eating.
  • Enjoy.

Tips:

  • Use fresh spices: Cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg are all spices that lose their flavor over time. For the best flavor, use fresh spices that have been ground within the past six months.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set: Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly. The cookies should be slightly soft in the center when you take them out of the oven.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container: This will help them stay fresh for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

These spiced cardamom cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their warm and inviting flavors, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special cookie to bake, give these spiced cardamom cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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