cardamom-pecan cookies

Name: Cardamom-Pecan Cookies
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 2 stick(s) butter, no substitutes, this is a butter cookie; 1 1/4 cup(s) powdered sugar, divided; 3/4 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract; 1 3/4 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cardamom seeds, freshly ground; dash(es) kosher salt; 1/2 cup(s) pecans, finely chopped

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Marsha Gardner

Florala, AL

Updated on Sep 7, 2012

A Mexican Wedding Cake with a twist, the addition of Cardamom. I especially like to nibble these cookies with a Middle Eastern Tea with Cardamom.

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yield 3 dozen cookies

Ingredients

2 sticks butter, no substitutes, this is a butter cookie
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, divided
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds, freshly ground
dash kosher salt
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped

How To Make cardamom-pecan cookies

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and half of the powdered sugar until smooth. Beat in the vanilla.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cardamom and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Gently stir in the pecans.
Step 3

Roll into 1-in. balls. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Step 4

Bake in a preheated 350° for 15-17 minutes or until edges turn a light brown. Roll warm cookies in remaining powdered sugar. Cool on wire racks.
Step 5

Note: If you can't find cardamom seeds to grind, you can use pre-ground cardamom, however, it might not offer the same flavor-punch as freshly ground seeds.
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