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Orange cardamom cookies on a platter.

Orange Cardamom Cookies

Tressa Jamil
Enjoy the pillowy soft goodness of orange cardamom cookies - a tasty combination of cardamom shortbread cookies and citrusy sweet orange icing.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 Cookies
Calories 214 kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
  
For the Shortbread Cookies:
  • 1 cup (226 grams) butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (90 grams) powdered sugar
  • ½-1 teaspoon ground cardamom powder
  • 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
For the Orange Icing:
  • 2  cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice (the juice from one orange)
Instructions
 
  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (163℃). Line two rimmed baking sheets with sheets of parchment paper and set them aside.
  • Add the softened butter, powdered sugar, cardamom powder, and all-purpose flour to a large bowl. Use a hand mixer to combine until a crumbly dough forms. (Note: The dough will look like crumbs, but it should be soft to the touch).
  • Form the dough into a ball using your hands. Then, transfer the dough to parchment paper.
  • Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough until it is ½-inch thick. Use a glass or biscuit cutter to cut the dough into 3-inch circles.
  • Transfer the cutouts to the rimmed baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes until they are lightly golden brown.
  • Let the cookies cool. Meanwhile, combine the ingredients for the orange icing in a small bowl.
  • Once the cookies cool completely, spread the icing, and leave it on a wire rack to harden. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
Notes
Expert Tips: 
  • The dough will look like crumbs when you mix it - that's okay. Start working the mixture with your hands. The heat from your hands will help you form the dough into a ball until it holds its shape.
  • Roll the dough between two pieces of parchment paper to prevent it from sticking to the counter or rolling pin.
Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Cookie | Calories: 214 kcal | Carbohydrates: 33 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 8 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Trans Fat: 0.3 g | Cholesterol: 21 mg | Sodium: 64 mg | Potassium: 29 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 17 g | Vitamin A: 251 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 6 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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