How to Make Jen's Almond Cardamom Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly special about a homemade cookie that brings comfort and warmth with every bite. And if you're a fan of nutty, aromatic flavors, then Jen's Almond Cardamom Cookies are sure to become a new favorite in your baking repertoire. These delightful cookies have a delicate blend of almond and cardamom that creates a unique and irresistible flavor profile.

What sets these cookies apart is the combination of two key ingredients: almonds and cardamom. The almonds add a ric...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ⅔ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons almond paste
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon zest

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cardamom. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, cream cheese and almond paste until smooth. Beat in the egg, vanilla and lemon zest. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until well mixed. Drop by spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    93 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 51mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 17mg