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Cardamom Shortbread Cookies with Orange Glaze

Buttery shortbread cookies infused with aromatic cardamom and topped with a bright, zesty orange glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: European, Fusion
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cardamom ground
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Orange Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp orange juice fresh
  • 1 tsp orange zest

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie cutters

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 340°F (170°C) and prepare baking sheet.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  3. Mix in vanilla extract.
  4. Combine dry ingredients and add to mixture.
  5. Form dough and roll out.
  6. Cut shapes and place on baking sheet.
  7. Bake until lightly golden.
  8. Cool completely before glazing.
  9. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over cookies.

Notes

Chill dough if too soft. Use fresh orange zest for best flavor.