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Pistachio and Cardamom Cookies

These cardamom cookies are the perfect blend of exotic flavors and traditional comfort food. The pistachio adds a unique twist. These are perfect for dunking in milk, yet fancy enough to serve at high tea. 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 24 Makes 24 cookies
Calories: 135 kcal
Course: Dessert

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 230 g butter room temperature, 2 sticks
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup confectioner's sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom heaped
  • zest of half a lemon
  • ½ cup pistachios roughly chopped

Instructions

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  1. Add the flour salt, confectioner's sugar, lemon zest, cardamon and butter to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until a dough forms. 
  2. Add the pistachios and pulse again until combined. 
  3. Remove from the food processor and roll into a log of roughly 6cm (2½ inches) in diameter and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight to allow the cardamon and lemon zest to fully infuse.
  4. Preheat oven to 190 celsius (375 Fahrenheit) and line a baking sheet with baking paper. Slice the dough into 24 cookies and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges begin to golden. 
  5. Cool on the baking tray before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Cookies are the best the day after baking as the flavours really come through then. Alternatively refrigerate the dough overnight before baking.

Nutrition Information

Calories 135kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 117mg (5%) Potassium 39mg (1%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 250IU (5%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Makes 24 cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 135

% Daily Value*

Calories 135kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 117mg 5%
Potassium 39mg 1%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 250IU 5%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.