Description
These Cardamom Poppy Seed Cookies are delicate, fragrant treats combining the warm, aromatic flavor of cardamom with crunchy poppy seeds. Soft yet slightly crisp at the edges, they make a perfect snack with tea or coffee. With simple ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, and spices, these easy-to-make cookies deliver unique taste and texture that’s both comforting and exotic.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk (or dairy-free alternative)
Add-ins
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, ground cardamom, salt, and baking soda thoroughly to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Cream Butter and Oil: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with the vegetable oil until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined for a smooth texture in the cookies.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and oil mixture, continuing to mix until smooth and homogeneous.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until a cohesive dough forms without any dry streaks.
- Add Poppy Seeds and Milk: Mix in the poppy seeds and the milk (or dairy-free alternative) until the dough becomes smooth and slightly soft but easy to handle.
- Form Cookie Balls: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Flatten Cookies: Gently press down each dough ball with the back of a spoon to flatten slightly, ensuring even baking and desired cookie shape.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown, indicating they are perfectly cooked.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps retain their texture.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, replace milk with almond, soy, or oat milk and use dairy-free margarine instead of butter.
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easy creaming with oil.
- Do not overbake; the cookies will firm up as they cool but should remain soft inside.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can help reduce spreading if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
