Cardamom Cookies Recipe India
Infused with the warm, aromatic essence of freshly ground cardamom, this Indian-inspired Cardamom Cookies recipe is the perfect blend of tradition and indulgence. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treats are subtly spiced and feature an optional garnish of chopped pistachios for an added burst of color and crunch. Ready in under 35 minutes, this easy recipe combines simple pantry staples with a hint of exotic flavor, making it ideal for festive occasions or an afternoon tea break. Baked to golden perfection, these cookies pair beautifully with chai or coffee, offering a delightful taste of India in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 6 pods Green cardamom pods
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 2 tablespoons Chopped pistachios (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a dry pan over low heat, toast the cardamom pods for 1-2 minutes until aromatic. Let them cool, then remove the seeds and grind to a fine powder using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or whisk.
Add the cardamom powder, baking powder, and salt to the creamed butter mixture. Mix well.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture, folding it in. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until it forms a soft, pliable dough.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and lightly flatten them with your palm. If desired, press a few chopped pistachios into the tops of the cookies for garnish.
Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving around 1 inch of space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the cardamom cookies with tea or coffee, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.0 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.4 g | 147% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 127 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 839 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.1 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.6 g | ||
| Protein | 23.2 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 419 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
