Swedish Cardamom Cookies
Delight your taste buds with these Swedish Cardamom Cookies, a traditional Scandinavian treat that's perfect for any occasion. Infused with the warm, aromatic flavor of ground cardamom, these buttery cookies boast a melt-in-your-mouth texture that pairs beautifully with a hot cup of coffee or tea. With just a handful of pantry staples, including unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, and a touch of pearl sugar for optional crunch, this recipe comes together quickly, requiring only 20 minutes of prep time. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or simply indulging in a cozy afternoon snack, these soft and tender cookies will bring a touch of Nordic charm to your table. Try them today and savor the irresistible spices of Sweden!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 225 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 280 grams All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Ground cardamom
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Pearl sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg yolk and mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cardamom, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, chill it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
Roll small portions of dough into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches (5 cm) apart.
If using pearl sugar, gently press a pinch onto the top of each cookie.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft and tender.
Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve with coffee or tea, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
726 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.5 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 184 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.6 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 175.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 18 mg | 0% | |
*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.
