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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 108 |
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Cardamom adds a nice subtle flavor to these spicy, crisp cookies. These treats are perfect for the holidays, but my family asks for them year-round.Delisa Narr, West Bend, Wisconsin Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
1-1/2 cups sugar |
1 egg |
1 tablespoon molasses |
3-1/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon |
1 tablespoon ground ginger |
2 teaspoons ground cardamom |
2 teaspoons ground cloves |
2 teaspoons baking soda |
1/4 cup orange juice |
1 tablespoon grated orange peel |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, spices and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with orange juice. Stir in peel.
2. On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/16-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in cookie cutter; place on ungreased baking sheets.
3. Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Yield: about 9 dozen.
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