cardamom spiced shortcrust cookies
Indulge in the irresistible allure of these cardamom-spiced shortcrust cookies. Flaky, buttery, and crumbly, each bite is a symphony of rich, warm flavors. The delicate sweetness of the shortbread is perfectly balanced by the exotic spice of cardamom, creating a truly unforgettable treat. With a delightful flaky texture, these cookies are the perfect accompaniment to your afternoon tea or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
cookies
- 2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar can be swapped with powdered sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup cold butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp cardamom
sugar dusting
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp cardamom
Instructions
- In a cold mixing bowl, add all the ingredients for the cookies except for the butter
- Mix all the dry ingredients with a whisk until they are all evenly incorporated
- Grate the cold butter into the mixing bowl, pop the butter in the fridge for a few minutes if you can feel it warming up
- Once all the butter is grated, empty the contents onto a sheet of cling wrap
- Gather the dough together into a ball by bringing together the edges of the cling wrap and applying soft pressure as shown in the video
- Pop this in the fridge for about 30 mins
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ while the dough is chilling
- Sandwich the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out evenly until it's about 1/4 to 1/3 inch thick
- Cut out your desired shapes using a cookie cutter
- Place them on a baking pan lined with parchment and bake at 350℉ for 10-14 minutes
- Mix the cardamom into sifted powdered sugar to sprinkle once the cookies are baked
- Take the cookies out of the oven and dust with the cardamom sugar while still warm