CARDAMOM COOKIES

Cardamom Cookies image

Provided by Barb G.

Categories Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, at room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon dark molasses
2 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

In a large bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugar until smooth.
add molasses and beat until well blended.
In a medium bowl, mix flour, soda, cardamom, and cinnamon, Stir or beat into butter mixture until well blended.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill until dough is firm, about 1 hour.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
With lightly floured hands, roll into a rope about 2 1/2 inches long and 1/2 inch thick; bend rope into a horseshoe.
Place cookies about 2 inches apart on parchment lined or buttered 12 x 15-inch baking sheets.
Bake cookies in a 350° oven just until edges begin to brown, 7-9 minutes.
Let cookies cool on pan 5 minutes, then use spatula to transfer to rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.1, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 13.6, Sodium 71.7, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4, Protein 0.8