Norwegian Cardamom Cookies
These simple Norwegian cardamom cookies are buttery and not too sweet - perfect to accompany an afternoon cup of tea.
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Servings: 15 cookies
Ingredients
- 9 tbsp butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla sugar (or extract)
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 and 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground cardamom
Decoration
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cardamom
Instructions
- Cream the butter, powdered sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, and water in a mixing bowl. Add the cardamom and flour and mix until the dough comes together in a ball - you can use your hands for this.
- Roll the dough into a sausage and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Roll the sausage of dough in the sugar and cardamom. Slice into about 15 slices and lay on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, until the edges of the cookies turn golden.