Description
Delicious cardamom and orange flavored butter cookies, perfect for desserts, gifting, or serving with tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 11/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 21/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/41/2 teaspoon salt
- 21/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Scoop & Roll Dough: Start by scooping your dough into tablespoon-sized portions. Roll each scoop into a smooth ball with your hands, enjoying the buttery scent. Be cautious not to overwork the dough as it can become sticky.
- Chill the Cookie Balls: Place the rolled balls on a tray and pop them in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Chilling helps the flavors meld and prevents the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- Bake & Watch Carefully: Preheat your oven and bake those cookies until they are golden around the edges, for 11-13 minutes. The warm aroma of cardamom and orange will fill your kitchen. Take them out when they look slightly underbaked to ensure a tender texture.
- Cool & Enjoy the Smells: Let the cookies cool on a rack for a few minutes before transferring them. Avoid moving them too soon, or you risk breaking the delicate cookies while they are still soft.
Notes
- Storage Tips: You can refrigerate the dough for 2 hours to 2 days before baking. Freeze dough in scoops for up to 3 months.
- Expert Tips: Do not use blackstrap molasses; use regular baking molasses instead for better flavor. Ensure your cardamom is fresh for the best taste.
- Reheating Instructions: For best results, reheat in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for about 5-7 minutes until warmed through.
- Serving Suggestions: Pair the cookies with a cup of tea or coffee. Serve with vanilla ice cream for dessert. Stack and package for gifting during holidays.
- Recipe Variations: Add chopped nuts like pistachios for texture. Use lemon zest instead of orange for a citrus twist. Mix in chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
- Ingredient Notes: Use a microplane for a fine zesting of the orange. For a gluten-free version, use a measure-for-measure gluten-free flour substitute, but results may vary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 133
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 182mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 12mg