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Cardamom Cookies

A soft, buttery shortbread cookie infused with the rich aroma of ground cardamom. Fill with your favorite jam and enjoy!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 36 cookies
Author: Cheryl Geary

Ingredients

  • 1 c. butter softened
  • 1 1/4 c. granulated sugar
  • 2 lg. eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. ground cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
  • Jam or jelly for filling

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, beat until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cardamom, cinnamon and allspice. Add dry ingredients to wet, beat until well combined. Refrigerate dough until ready to use.
  • On a well floured surface, roll out small amounts of dough; cut out cookies in desired shapes. Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Top each cookie with a dollop of jam or jelly and cover with another cut out cookie dough. Cut an "X" on top cookie BEFORE baking. Bake for 10-12 minutes.