Exotic Spice Cookies with Ginger Cardamom and Rose Water

Transport your taste buds with these Exotic Spice Cookies, delicately infused with the warm, aromatic flavors of ginger and cardamom and elevated by the floral essence of rose water. These cookies are a symphony of texture and flavor, featuring soft centers dotted with bits of crystallized ginger for a hint of zing. Perfect for tea-time treats or holiday gatherings, they are easy to whip up in under 30 minutes and yield a batch of 24 irresistibly fragrant cookies. Dust them with powdered sugar for an elegant finish, and watch these spiced delights become a new favorite in your baking repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 34/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon rose water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 cups chopped crystalized ginger
• 0.5 cups powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, ground cardamom, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, use a handheld or stand mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the egg, rose water, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until well-combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing on low until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Gently fold in the chopped crystalized ginger, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 7

Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, portion out the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still look slightly soft.

Step 9

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Optional: Once the cookies are completely cooled, dust them lightly with powdered sugar for an added touch of elegance.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(798.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3415.7

Total Fat 154.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 93.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 607.0mg	0%
Sodium 1794.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 484.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 294.5g
Protein 33.4g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 145.3mg	0%
Iron 13.0mg	0%
Potassium 463.0mg	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: 40.2%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 56.0%