Festive Cardamom Delight Cookies
These charming Festive Cardamom Delight Cookies are a holiday favorite, bringing a delightful blend of flavors and vibrant colors to your dessert table. Made with aromatic cardamom and almond extract, these delicate sugar cookies have a melt-in-your-mouth texture perfect for sharing with family and friends. Their appealing shades of green, pink, and white, enhanced by festive food coloring, make them not only delicious but also a beautiful addition to any holiday gathering. This original recipe is often requested and sure to be a hit with everyone!
70
Servings
80
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
All-purpose flour
2 cups (Sifted)
Baking powder
1/2 teaspoon (Sifted with flour)
Ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon (Freshly ground preferred)
Butter
1 cup (Softened at room temperature)
Granulated sugar
1 cup (For creaming)
Egg
1 (Large, room temperature)
Almond extract
1 teaspoon (Pure extract for best flavor)
Vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon (Pure extract for best flavor)
Red food coloring
10 drops (Liquid)
Green food coloring
10 drops (Liquid)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
2
In a small bowl, combine the sifted all-purpose flour, baking powder, and ground cardamom. Set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add sugar and continue to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
4
Add the egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing well until fully combined.
5
Gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the butter mixture, beating on low speed until the dough is smooth and well blended.
6
Divide the dough into three equal portions.
7
Add red food coloring to one portion, green food coloring to another, and leave the third portion plain. Mix each portion until the colors are evenly distributed.
8
Cover each portion of dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up.
9
Once chilled, take a small pinch of each color dough and roll them together to form a 1 1/2-inch ball.
10
Place the balls on an ungreased cookie sheet, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.
11
With a glass dipped in sugar, gently flatten each ball to about 1/4 inch thick.
12
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden brown.
13
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Information
5.7g
Fat
8.4g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Festive Cardamom Delight Cookies?
They are charming holiday sugar cookies flavored with aromatic cardamom and almond extract, featuring vibrant festive colors.
What is the main flavor profile of these cookies?
The cookies feature a delightful blend of cardamom, almond, and vanilla flavors.
How many cookies does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes approximately 70 cookies.
What is the oven temperature for baking?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
How should I prepare the flour?
You should use 2 cups of all-purpose flour that has been sifted.
Is it better to use freshly ground cardamom?
Yes, freshly ground cardamom is preferred for the best aromatic flavor.
What state should the butter be in for mixing?
The butter should be softened at room temperature until it is creamy.
How many eggs are required?
The recipe requires one large egg at room temperature.
What extracts are used in this recipe?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of pure almond extract and 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
How do I achieve the different colors in the dough?
Divide the dough into three portions, adding red food coloring to one, green to another, and leaving the third plain.
How long does the dough need to be refrigerated?
The dough should be covered and refrigerated for 1 hour to firm up.
How do I form the multi-colored cookies?
Take a small pinch of each color dough and roll them together to form a 1 1/2-inch ball.
Should I grease the cookie sheet?
No, the cookies should be placed on an ungreased cookie sheet.
How much space should be between the cookies?
Leave 2 inches of space between each cookie ball on the sheet.
How do I flatten the cookie balls?
Use a glass dipped in sugar to gently flatten each ball to about 1/4 inch thick.
What is the baking time for these cookies?
The cookies should bake for about 8 minutes.
How do I know when the cookies are finished baking?
The cookies are done when the edges are just starting to turn golden brown.
Where should the cookies cool?
Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack.
How many calories are in one cookie?
Each cookie contains approximately 80 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each cookie has about 5.7g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in each cookie?
There are 8.4g of carbohydrates per cookie.
What is the protein content per cookie?
Each cookie provides approximately 1g of protein.
Can I use liquid food coloring?
Yes, the recipe specifies using 10 drops each of liquid red and green food coloring.
What texture do these cookies have?
They have a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Why is the dough chilled before rolling?
Chilling the dough makes it firm enough to handle and prevents it from being too sticky.
How much baking powder is needed?
The recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder.
Can I use granulated sugar to flatten the cookies?
Yes, dipping the glass in sugar prevents sticking and adds a nice finish to the cookies.
Is this a good recipe for holiday gatherings?
Absolutely, their festive appearance and aromatic flavor make them a holiday favorite.
What is the category of this recipe?
This recipe is categorized as a Dessert.
How many total ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 10 main ingredients used to make these cookies.