Description
These sophisticated cookies combine aromatic ground cardamom with the rich, nutty flavor of toasted pistachios for a unique treat. Finished with a bright orange-spiced sugar coating, they offer a perfect balance of citrus and spice in every tender bite.
Ingredients
- 113g salted butter, softened to 65°F
- 100g granulated sugar
- 55g light brown sugar
- 5ml honey
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 5ml pure vanilla extract
- 40g finely ground roasted salted pistachios
- 150g all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 42g granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Chopped pistachios, for topping
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, honey, and 2 teaspoons of orange zest for 120 seconds until smooth and lightened.
- Beat in the room-temperature egg and vanilla extract, then fold in the finely ground pistachios and allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom, and salt before folding into the butter mixture until no dry streaks remain.
- Cover and refrigerate the dough for 1 to 2 hours to allow the starches to hydrate and the butter to firm up.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare the coating by mixing 42g granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon orange zest, 1/4 teaspoon cardamom, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Use a cookie scoop to form 15 dough balls, roll each in the spiced sugar, and place 3 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until the edges are set, then let cool on the pan for 60 seconds before moving to a wire rack.
Notes
For the best flavor, use high-quality cardamom and freshly grated orange zest to ensure the volatile oils are at their most potent. If you are baking in a particularly warm kitchen, keep the portioned dough balls in the refrigerator while the first batch is in the oven to prevent the butter from softening prematurely.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American