Description
Cozy and nostalgic cookies infused with the warm flavors of coffee and cardamom, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cardamom
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup coarse sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cardamom, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll them into balls, and then roll them in the coarse sugar until well coated.
- Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg