Cardamom-Pecan Cookies - Ready to Serve! |
Cardamom-Pecan Cookies
Yield: about 3 dozen1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, divided
¾ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom seeds*
Dash salt
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans (walnuts can be substituted)
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and half of the powdered sugar until smooth. Beat in the vanilla.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cardamom and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Gently stir in the pecans.
3. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
4. Bake in a preheated 350° for 15-17 minutes or until edges turn a light brown.
5. Roll warm cookies in remaining powdered sugar. Cool on wire racks.
*Note: If you can't find cardamom seeds to grind, you can use pre-ground cardamom, however, it might not offer the same flavor-punch as freshly ground seeds.
To store: Place cookies in an container with a tight-fitting lid. If you need to stack the cookies, be sure to place a piece of parchment or waxed paper in between each layer.
Robyn,
ReplyDeleteThese are incredibly delicious. I am eating all of the ones you brought here all by myself.
Bonnie, I'm so glad you're enjoying them. Thanks for inviting us to your most-entertaining Christmas "kick-off" celebration!
ReplyDeleteCan I substitute corn oil instead of butter? I want to congratulate you for this amazing website, thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteI've never tried the recipe using corn oil, but if used, it would affect the texture - and not necessarily in a bad way. Would you be willing to experiment? I'd be interested to hear how it comes out.
DeleteThank you Robyn for your quick response I really appreciate it. In those confinement days due to the pandemic I kept busy baking the cookies and as a matter of fact it was just today that I finished baking. I find that the mixture using corn oil made it too soft and sticky so I kept adding more flour ....texture wise maybe it is different wasn't like melting in your mouth but really tasty ....
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