Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cardamom Shortbread Cookies with Orange Glaze. This easy-to-make recipe features a perfect balance of buttery richness from shortbread and a zesty citrus kick from the orange glaze. Ideal for tea time or as a sweet treat for gatherings and holidays, these cookies elevate any occasion with their aromatic appeal. The warm spice of cardamom complements the tangy glaze, creating a memorable dessert experience that will leave your guests wanting more.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for the glaze)
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cardamom, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy. Mix in vanilla extract and orange zest. Gradually add the flour mixture until combined.
- Shape dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg