Christmas Cardamom Butter Cookies
Bring the warm, spiced magic of the holidays to your kitchen with these Christmas Cardamom Butter Cookies. Buttery and delicately crumbly, these festive treats are infused with aromatic ground cardamom, adding a subtle yet sophisticated flavor twist to the classic butter cookie. Quick to prepare with just 20 minutes of prep time and 12 minutes in the oven, these cookies are perfect for holiday baking sessions or last-minute gatherings. Finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar, they look as enchanting as they taste. Pair them with a steaming cup of tea or coffee for a cozy holiday indulgence. Simple yet elegant, these cookies will quickly become a seasonal favorite in your home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Ground cardamom
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 50 grams Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cardamom, and salt until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until a dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Form the dough into small balls, about 1 tablespoon each, and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your fingers.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the cookies lightly with powdered sugar, if desired, for a festive touch.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3134 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 186.7 g | 239% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.9 g | 585% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 627 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 342.9 g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 151.3 g | ||
| Protein | 27.9 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 347 mg | 7% | |
*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.
