Vanilla Cardamom Sugar Cookie Recipe

Gluten-free, dairy free options
Makes about 2 dozen

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

One whiff of our Vanilla & Cardamom Deodorant will have you heading to the kitchen to whip up something tasty. With aromatics akin to a sugar cookie, we thought it only proper that we share an inspired sugar cookie recipe to satisfy the craving.

Ingredients

For the Sugar Cookies:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened (you can also use a plant-based butter alternative)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (consider using a natural sweetener like coconut sugar)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

For the Vanilla Cardamom Sugar:

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamom

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until well combined.
2. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cardamom.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. 
5. Divide the cookie dough in half, and shape each half into a disk. Wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the dough is firm.
6. While the dough is chilling, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. To make the vanilla cardamom sugar: In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamom to make the sugar topping.
8. Roll out one disk of dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes.
9. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the cookies.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake; you want them to be slightly soft in the center.
11. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Enjoy!

Like this recipe? Check out our Chai Tea Latte with Vanilla & Cardamom recipe.

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