North Africian Cardamom Cookies
Delight your taste buds with these North African Cardamom Cookies, a fragrant and buttery treat inspired by the bold flavors of North African cuisine. Infused with the warm, citrusy spice of ground cardamom and a hint of optional orange zest, these cookies are perfect for those who crave a unique twist on traditional shortbread-style cookies. With a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a light dusting of powdered sugar, they’re as elegant as they are irresistible. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this recipe combines pantry staples like flour, sugar, and butter into a sophisticated dessert perfect for teatime, holidays, or everyday indulgence. Pair them with a steaming cup of mint tea or coffee for an authentic cultural experience you'll savor with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 grams All-purpose flour
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 115 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons Ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest (optional)
- 30 grams Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cardamom, baking powder, and salt. Set the dry ingredients aside.
In a larger mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and orange zest (if using) to the creamed butter mixture. Beat until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll each piece into a ball. Place the balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass to create a disc shape.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake.
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.
Once the cookies have cooled, dust them lightly with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy with a cup of mint tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2283 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.4 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.0 g | 305% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 436 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 1069 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 319.8 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 132.1 g | ||
| Protein | 28.9 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 357 mg | 8% | |
*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.
