Cardamom Cookie Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ teaspoons ground cardamon
• 1 ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup dark brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup molasses
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine the flour, cardamom, baking soda and salt.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine softened butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Cream with electric beaters on medium-high until fluffy.

4. 4

   Add egg, molasses, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Beat on high until creamy and light and just combined.

5. 5

   On low speed, gradually add the flour mixture until just combined.

6. 6

   Divide the dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon-sized balls using a spring-loaded scoop.

7. 7

   Bake for 9-11 minutes or until cookies are firm and slightly darker at the edges.

8. 8

   Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.