Orange Cardamom (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
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1/3 cup chopped pistachios.
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A big orange, just the zest.
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1/2 cup (114g) unsalted butter, left out to soften.
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1 tsp almond extract.
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3/4 tsp cardamom, already ground.
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1 cup (130g) powdered sugar.
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1-3 tbsp milk.
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1 large egg.
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A pinch (1/4 tsp) salt.
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1¼ cups (156g) plain flour.
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1/2 cup (95g) white sugar.
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Some sanding sugar or ground pistachios to dress them up.
# Steps To Make It:
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Whisk up the glaze, dunk cookie tops, sprinkle on something pretty, and let 'em dry.
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Take cookies from oven and give them time to cool down all the way.
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Slide cookies in and let them bake about 13-15 minutes. When you spy golden edges, they're done.
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Cut dough into slices about 1/3-inch thick. Set them on the tray with space between each one.
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Crank oven up to 350°F and lay out parchment on your baking sheet.
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Make the dough a 2x12-inch log, wrap it tight in plastic, and chill for half an hour.
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Toss your flour mix in with the wet stuff. Give it a good stir but don’t overdo it. Fold in pistachios at the end.
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Crack in the egg, pour in the almond extract, then mix till everything’s one color.
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Beat butter with sugar till light and fluffy—about 2 minutes should do it.
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Combine flour, cardamom, orange zest, and salt in a bowl. Stir until everything's blended.
# Extra Notes:
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If you want, chill the dough a day or two ahead.
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Cardamom right out of the grinder has the punchiest flavor.
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Give the glaze time to dry before you pack cookies up.