Cardamom Sugar Cookie Recipe

Cardamom Sugar Cookie Recipe

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There’s something magical about the warm, floral aroma of cardamom that instantly elevates any baked treat. Our cardamom sugar cookie recipe takes the classic sugar cookie and gives it a delightful...

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Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour – 2 ¾ cups (measured and sifted for lightness)
  • Baking powder – 1 teaspoon (for gentle rise)
  • Salt – ½ teaspoon (to enhance overall flavor)
  • Ground cardamom – 1 ½ teaspoons (the star spice adding warmth and floral notes)
  • Granulated sugar – 1 cup (for sweetness and slight crunch)
  • Optional: Turbinado sugar (for rolling, gives a sparkling crunch)
  • Unsalted butter – 1 cup (softened to room temperature for smooth mixing)
  • Large egg – 1 (for structure and moisture)
  • Pure vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon (complements cardamom’s floral notes)
  • Lemon zest – 1 teaspoon (for a bright citrus contrast)
  • Chopped pistachios – for a subtle crunch and color contrast
  • Cardamom sugar mix (blend 1 tablespoon sugar with ½ teaspoon cardamom) to sprinkle on top before baking for intensified aroma and shimmer

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