CHRISTMAS CARDAMOM COOKIES

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Delicate green,pink and white sugar cookie flavored with cardamon and almond extract. An original recipe of mine often requested.

Provided by red white kitchen

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h8m

Yield 70 cookies, 70 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
10 drops red food coloring
10 drops green food coloring

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a small bowl combine flour baking powder and cardamon.
  • In a large bowl beat butter until softened, add sugar beat until fluffy.
  • Add egg and vanilla to butter mixture, mix well.
  • Gradually add flour mixture into butter mixture, beating till well mixed.
  • Divide dough into thirds.
  • Stir red food color into 1 third, green into another third, leave remaining third plain.
  • Cover each and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Take a pinch of each color dough to make 1 1/2 inch ball.
  • Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Flatten to 1/4 inch thick with a glass dipped in sugar.
  • Bake 8 minutes at 350, until egde is just starting to become golden color.
  • Remove and cool on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.7, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 10, Sodium 22.4, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.9, Protein 0.5

Haasnin Ali
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These cookies are a family favorite. We make them every year for Christmas, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they taste delicious.


A Ali Tabish
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I love the way the cardamom flavor comes through. They're the perfect holiday treat.


Xavier Melton
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I love making these cookies every year. They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect. I highly recommend this recipe!


Lwandle ntando Mkuwa
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These cookies are a must-have for any Christmas cookie platter. They're so unique and flavorful, and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Samina Mehmood
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I'm not a big baker, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! These cookies are amazing. They're so easy to make, and they taste incredible.


Dorothy Brown
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These cookies are so delicious! I love the combination of cardamom and ginger. They're the perfect treat for a cold winter day.


Gggbtg Hhgjju
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I've tried a lot of different Christmas cookie recipes, but these are by far my favorite. They're always a big hit at parties.


Juan Esparza
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These cookies are the perfect Christmas treat. They're sweet and spicy, and they look so festive on a plate.


danii _
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I'm not usually a fan of cardamom, but I really liked these cookies. The flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Anna buki
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. We always have a lot of fun baking them together.


Mhm Wly
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I love the flavor of cardamom in these cookies. It's so unique and festive.


Shar Jeel
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These cookies are a holiday tradition in our family! They're always a hit with everyone, and they always disappear quickly.