CARDAMOM WALNUT COOKIES

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These cookies are for HeyJude who has turned me on to cardamom and taught me how to store it in the freezer.

Provided by Geema

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups walnuts, toasted, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Mix 1/2 teaspoon cardamom and powdered sugar in medium bowl.
  • Set mixture aside.
  • Combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons cardamom, butter, vanilla extract, lemon peel and salt in another large bowl.
  • Using electric mixer, beat at medium-high speed until well blended.
  • Add flour and chopped nuts.
  • Beat until dough forms, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally.
  • Gather dough into a ball and wrap in plastic, chill 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Using hands and generous 1 tablespoon dough for each cookie, roll dough into 48 3/4-inch balls; transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets.
  • Bake cookies until golden, about 25 minutes.
  • Sift powdered sugar and cardamom mixture over warm cookies, turn to coat well.
  • Can be made 3 days ahead. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.2, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 12.9, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 5.9, Protein 1.1

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