Cardamom Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Cardamom Shortbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, at room temperature; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 1 egg, separated; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup chopped nuts; 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup powdered sugar; milk, as needed; candied fruit, if desired, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 egg, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped nuts
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
milk, as needed
candied fruit, if desired, for garnish

1
Preheat oven to 275 degrees. In a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until creamy.
2
Add egg yolk and vanilla extract and mix until thoroughly combined. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cardamom and salt. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture to butter mixture until thoroughly combined.
3
Spread dough into an ungreased 9- by 13-inch baking pan. Brush egg white over dough, sprinkle evenly with chopped nuts and bake for 1 hour.
4
Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
5
To make icing: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat melted butter and vanilla into powdered sugar. Add milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until icing reaches drizzling consistency. Spread icing over slightly warm bars. Allow icing to set and cut bars into cookies while bars are still slightly warm. Decorate with candied fruit, if desired.

1021

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, at room temperature, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 1 egg, separated, and more.

Yes, Cardamom Shortbread Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cardamom Shortbread Cookies

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