Lemon Cardamom Cookies
Welcome back to our blog, where today we’re bringing you a delightful recipe for Lemon Cardamom Cookies. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, with their zesty lemon flavor and aromatic cardamom spice. They’re quick to make, and we promise they’ll be a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1/2 cup (113g) plant-based (or regular) butter, softened
- 1/3 cup (40g) powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp lemon extract
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- Zest from 1 large lemon (or 2 small lemons)
- 1 cup (130g) unbleached all-purpose flour
Topping
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
- Lemon zest (optional)
Directions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until fully combined.
- Add Flavorings: Beat in the salt, vanilla extract, lemon extract, ground cardamom, and lemon zest.
- Form the Dough: Add the flour and use a large spoon or spatula to mix until a dough forms.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop dough balls, about 1 tablespoon in size, and roll each one smooth. Place them evenly on your baking sheet (they won’t spread much, so all 18 should fit on one sheet).
- Bake: Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare Topping: While the cookies bake, prepare 1/2 cup of powdered sugar in a small bowl.
- Coat Cookies: Once the cookies are done, allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 4 minutes. Then, toss each cookie in the powdered sugar. Place them on a platter or cooling rack to cool completely.
- Optional Topping: If the cookies look like they need more powdered sugar once cool, you can toss them once more. Top with fresh lemon zest if desired.
- Store: Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutritional Information
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Calories: 90 kcal per cookie
- Servings: 18 cookies
These Lemon Cardamom Cookies are a wonderful treat that combines the bright freshness of lemon with the warm, spicy notes of cardamom. They’re perfect for a quick snack, a tea-time treat, or even a delightful gift.
Enjoy baking and indulging in these delightful cookies! Don’t forget to share your creations with us in the comments or tag us on social media.
Happy baking!
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Lemon Cardamom Cookies
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 18 1x
Ingredients
Cookies
1/2 cup (113g) plant-based (or regular) butter, softened
1/3 cup (40g) powdered sugar
Pinch of salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp lemon extract
1 tsp ground cardamom
Zest from 1 large lemon (or 2 small lemons)
1 cup (130g) unbleached all-purpose flour
Topping
1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
Lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until totally combined. Beat in the salt, extracts, cardamom, and lemon zest.
Add the flour and use a large spoon or spatula to mix until a dough forms.
Scoop dough balls 1 Tbsp in size and roll each one smooth, evenly dispersing them on your baking sheet (they won’t spread much at all – all 18 fit on one sheet).
Bake at 325°F for 8-10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare 1/2 cup of powdered sugar in a small bowl.
Once the cookies are done, allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 4 minutes, and then toss each cookie in the powdered sugar. Place them on a platter or cooling rack to cool.
If the cookies look like they need more powdered sugar once cool, you can toss them once more. Top cookies with fresh lemon zest, if desired.
Store leftover, cooled, cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 90 kcal