Description
These Cardamom Poppy Seed Cookies are a delightful treat with a hint of exotic flavors from cardamom and poppy seeds. They are buttery, slightly spiced, and perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional for Dusting:
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, poppy seeds, cardamom, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a dough forms.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls, flatten slightly, and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For crispier cookies, bake an extra 1–2 minutes.
- Pair beautifully with tea or coffee and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
