Barbara's Cardamom Cookies

Delight your senses with Barbara’s Cardamom Cookies, a sophisticated twist on classic homemade treats. Infused with the warm, aromatic allure of ground cardamom, these buttery cookies are perfectly balanced with hints of vanilla and a light dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy recipe yields soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies with slightly crisp edges—perfect for tea parties, holiday platters, or indulgent everyday snacking. Whether you’re looking to elevate your cookie game or explore the magic of baking with spices, these golden gems promise to deliver cozy, irresistible flavor with every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 115 grams unsalted butter
• 100 grams granulated sugar
• 50 grams brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 200 grams all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 3

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Beat until fully combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cardamom, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, form the dough into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 7

Lightly press down on each dough ball with the back of a spoon to slightly flatten them.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will still look slightly soft but will firm up as they cool.

Step 9

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once the cookies are completely cooled, dust them with powdered sugar for a delicate finish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(547.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2317.2

Total Fat 108.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 474.2mg	0%
Sodium 959.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 320.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.3g	0%
Total Sugars 164.7g
Protein 28.4g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 131.7mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 418.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.1%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 54.1%