Cardamom Cane-Sugar Cutouts Recipe

Name: Cardamom Cane-Sugar Cutouts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup turbinado sugar (natural raw sugar, large crystal); 2 large egg yolks; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 3 -4 tablespoons ground cardamom or 2 -3 tablespoons freshly ground cardamom seeds; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 large lemon, optional, optional) (optional) or 1 tablespoon orange zest, freshly grated (about 1 small orange) (optional); 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 pinch salt; ¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 -3 tablespoons lime juice or 2 -3 tablespoons orange juice or 2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice, at room temperature; additional sanding colored crystal sugar, for decorating (optional)

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
1 cup turbinado sugar (natural raw sugar, large crystal)
2 large egg yolks
4 cups all-purpose flour
3 -4 tablespoons ground cardamom or 2 -3 tablespoons freshly ground cardamom seeds
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 large lemon, optional, optional) (optional) or 1 tablespoon orange zest, freshly grated (about 1 small orange) (optional)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 pinch salt
¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 -3 tablespoons lime juice or 2 -3 tablespoons orange juice or 2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice, at room temperature
additional sanding colored crystal sugar, for decorating (optional)

1
In a medium bowl, combine butter and sugar; cream together until light and fluffy.
2
Beat in egg yolks.
3
Add flour, cardamom, salt and zest blend until dough comes is evenly mixed.
4
Adjust cardamom to taste.
5
Divide dough in four balls on sheets of plastic wrap, and flatten each into a disk.
6
Wrap tightly, and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
7
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheets with parchment paper or butter them.
8
Take 1 ball of dough from refrigerator.
9
(Keep remaining dough chilled.
10
).
11
On a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin, roll dough out to 1/8- to 1/4-inch thickness.
12
Cut into shapes and place on prepared baking sheets.
13
Bake until bottoms just begin to brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
14
Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
15
Continue to roll, cut and bake remaining dough.
16
For the icing, combine butter, sugar, salt and vanilla in a mixing bowl.
17
Beat at low speed, gradually adding juice to reach desired consistency.
18
Decorate completely cooled cookies as desired.

2071

kcal

Calories

Fat

299

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened, 1 cup turbinado sugar (natural raw sugar, large crystal), 2 large egg yolks, 4 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Cardamom Cane-Sugar Cutouts 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.

Cardamom Cane-Sugar Cutouts

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