Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Cardamom Shortbread Cookies with Orange Glaze. These cookies feature a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture enhanced by the warm, aromatic spice of cardamom and a refreshing citrus glaze. Perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to afternoon tea, these elegant treats are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup salted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- For the Orange Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 tablespoon milk
- optional orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Mix in ground cardamom and gradually sift in all-purpose flour on low speed until well combined.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Allow cooling on a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and milk until smooth; adjust consistency as needed.
- Once cooled, drizzle or spread the glaze over each cookie and sprinkle with orange zest if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg