Cardamom Balls

Name: Cardamom Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1 egg; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon powdered ginger; 1/8 teaspoon powdered clove; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon cardamom seed, freshly ground (hulled if in the pod)

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Cardamom Balls – a delicious recipe with shortening, sugar, honey, vanilla, egg, all-purpose. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon powdered ginger
1/8 teaspoon powdered clove
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground
1/2 - 1 teaspoon cardamom seed, freshly ground (hulled if in the pod)

1
Heat oven to 375.
2
Cream shortening and sugar.
3
Add honey, vanilla and egg, beat until lighter in color.
4
Sift flour, salt, soda, and spices.
5
Add dry to the shortening mixture blending well.
6
Form into balls one inch across.
7
Bake on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake for 9 minutes. I use a dark baking sheet and that helps them keep their shape better.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shortening, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Cardamom Balls falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Servings
4 servings
Category
General

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