Cardamom-Orange Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Cardamom-Orange Sugar Cookies
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  1. Whisk flour, cardamom, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in medium bowl to blend. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in finely grated orange peel and vanilla. Add egg; beat to blend. Add 1/3 of flour mixture; beat on low speed just to blend. Add remaining flour in 2 additions, beating on low speed just until blended. Refrigerate until firm enough to shape, about 1 hour.
  2. Divide dough in half. Form each half into ball. Flatten into disks and wrap in plastic. Chill until firm enough to roll out, about 45 minutes. DO AHEAD: Dough can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated. Let chilled dough stand at room temperature until soft enough to roll out, about 15 minutes.
  3. Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out 1 dough disk on lightly floured surface to generous 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out cookies using festive cookie cutters. Carefully transfer cookies to prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart. Sprinkle with raw sugar. Gather dough scraps into ball. Flatten, cover, and freeze dough until firm enough to roll out again, about 10 minutes.
  4. Bake cookies until light golden brown, about 16 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through baking for even cooking. Carefully slide parchment paper with cookies onto racks to cool completely. Let baking sheets cool completely, then repeat process with remaining dough, lining sheets with fresh parchment between batches. DO AHEAD: Cookies can be made 3 days ahead. Store cookies in airtight containers at room temperature.
  5. * Also called turbinado or demerara sugar; available at most supermarkets and at natural foods stores.
  6. Playing dress up: For cookies with a more classic holiday look, make a quick glaze by mixing powdered sugar with a bit of milk. Spread the glaze on the cookies, then sprinkle with colored sugar or top with small candies. To add even more color, tint the glaze with food coloring.
  7. Per serving (1 cookie): 82.5 kcal calories, 45.8 % calories from fat, 5.1 g fat, 3.2 g saturated fat, 17.6 mg cholesterol, 8.5 g carbohydrates, 0.1 g dietary fiber, 4.5 g total sugars, 8.4 g net carbohydrates, 0.7 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 969.28 Kcal (4058 kJ)
Calories from fat 436.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 48.53g 75%
Cholesterol 183.48mg 61%
Sodium 420.59mg 18%
Potassium 161.38mg 3%
Total Carbs 120.24g 40%
Sugars 39.29g 157%
Dietary Fiber 3.47g 14%
Protein 13.26g 27%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 438.85 Kcal (1837 kJ)
Calories from fat 197.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.97g 75%
Cholesterol 83.07mg 61%
Sodium 190.43mg 18%
Potassium 73.07mg 3%
Total Carbs 54.44g 40%
Sugars 17.79g 157%
Dietary Fiber 1.57g 14%
Protein 6g 27%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 19%
Iron 0.7mg 8%
Calcium 19.9mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 22.7
    Points
  • 26
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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