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Cardamom Shortbread Cookies with Orange Glaze

Cardamom Shortbread Cookies with Orange Glaze for Cozy Vibes

Indulge in Cardamom Shortbread Cookies with Orange Glaze, a delightful treat perfect for cozy moments and festive occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened for easy mixing
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar can substitute granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract opt for pure vanilla for best taste
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour accurately measured for great texture
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom reduce for milder taste; can substitute cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt to balance sweetness
For the Orange Glaze
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest adds vibrant flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice can swap with lemon juice
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar to sweeten and thicken the glaze

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie cutters
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cardamom, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually incorporate into the butter mixture.
  5. Shape the dough into a disk, roll out to ¼-inch thickness, and cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
  6. Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
  7. Cool cookies on the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Whisk together powdered sugar, fresh orange juice, and orange zest for glaze until smooth.
  9. Drizzle the orange glaze over cooled cookies and allow to set.
  10. Enjoy your warm Cardamom Shortbread Cookies!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Mix the dough just until combined to prevent tough cookies. Allow cookies to cool completely before glazing.

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