Cardamom Biscuits

Cardamom Cookies – a fragrant and comforting delight

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 15-20 minutes
Total time: 35-40 minutes
Number of servings: 20 cookies

Remember the warm and comforting aroma of cardamom that embraces you in every bite of these delicious cookies. This simple and quick cardamom cookie recipe is perfect for enjoying alongside a cup of tea or coffee. Follow the steps below to achieve perfectly crunchy and fragrant cookies.

Ingredients:
- 100 g unsalted butter, melted
- 100 g sour cream (preferably high-fat)
- 150 g sugar
- 1 egg
- 250 g flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- A pinch of salt

Step 1: Preparing the ingredients
Start by melting the butter over low heat, being careful not to burn it. Once melted, let it cool slightly. Warm the sour cream in a small pot just until it becomes lukewarm (not hot!). This step will help activate the flavors of the cardamom and give the cookies a soft texture.

Step 2: Mixing the wet ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the warm sour cream, melted butter, and sugar. Whisk well with a whisk or spatula until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the egg and continue mixing until well combined. This will be the perfect base for your cookies!

Step 3: Combining the dry ingredients
In another bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, ground cardamom, and salt. The cardamom will add an exotic aroma and distinctive taste to the cookies, so don’t skip this ingredient. Mix the dry ingredients well to ensure an even distribution of flavors.

Step 4: Forming the dough
Add the dry ingredient mixture to the bowl with the wet ingredients in three batches, gently mixing with a spatula after each addition. Be careful not to overmix the dough, or the cookies will be too dense. When the ingredients are combined, the dough should be slightly sticky but cohesive.

Step 5: Shaping the cookies
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Using a spoon, form balls of dough and place them on the prepared sheet, leaving enough space between them as the cookies will spread while baking. If you want more decorative cookies, you can sprinkle them with sugar or chopped nuts before baking.

Step 6: Baking the cookies
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the edges turn golden. Don’t leave them too long, as the cookies will continue to bake after you take them out of the oven.

Step 7: Cooling and serving
Once the cookies are done, let them cool on a rack for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a platter. These cardamom cookies are delicious both warm and at room temperature. You can serve them with a caramel sauce or a spoonful of fruit jam for a sweet and tangy contrast.

Variation suggestion: You can experiment by adding some dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the dough for an extra dimension. Also, replacing cardamom with cinnamon or ginger offers an interesting alternative for those who prefer other flavors.

These cardamom cookies are not just a simple recipe but also a wonderful way to bring Eastern flavors into your kitchen. So, get ready to enjoy every bite!

 Ingredients: 500 grams of flour, 50 grams of powdered milk, 30 grams of dry yeast, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon of cardamom, 200 ml of sweet cream, 4 tablespoons of honey, 100 grams of melted butter, 10 grams of salt