Easy Cardamom Coffee Cookies (video recipe)
These cardamom coffee cookies bring the classic middle-eastern combination of cardamom and coffee to life. A simple and easy recipe that comes together in just 30 minutes.
If you visit a middle-eastern restaurant you probably would be offered coffee flavored with cardamom. It's very common and very aromatic. These cookies are a celebration of those flavors.
About these cardamom coffee cookies
The recipe is very simple and very versatile. A butter-based cookie dough made with both white and brown sugar. The result is a nice combination of crisp on the outside while soft and chewy on the inside.
The coffee flavor is enhanced with the cardamon. So, both compliment each other beautifully. We use all-purpose flour with just a touch of cornstarch for that shortbread texture.
The process itself is simple and easy and gets done in about 30 minutes.
- Prepare cookie dough - 10 minutes
- Chill cookie dough - 10 minutes
- Bake cookies - 10 minutes
Useful tips and tools
- I prefer to weigh my ingredients with a kitchen scale for accurate measurements. Also, when appropriate, I use my measuring cups and spoons. Read - how to measure ingredients correctly when baking.
- I'm not a slave to mixers. And yet, when you need some good creaming, I highly recommend you use the Kenwood or Kitchen Aid mixers.
- A good baking tray is always important. So, try using a light-colored baking tray. Another option is to line the baking tray with parchment paper.
- If you aren't going to fill or decorate cookies, a regular rolling pin will work just fine. I like to use my cookie rolling-pin that has the side spacers that will also help you with rolling. So all your cookies are leveled and bake evenly.
- Also, it is really important to cool cookies completely on all sides. So, after 10 mins take them off the baking tray to prevent them from cooking further. Place them on a cooling rack so air circulates on all sides. This prevents steam from going back into the cookie, thus, keeping them crispy not soggy.
- Most cookies usually bake between 10 to 12 minutes. Since cookies bake quickly they can also get over-baked. This is due to our tendency to get distracted at the last minute. Hence, my solution is a kitchen timer that is always set to 10 minutes. I turn it on as soon as I place the cookies in the oven. This has saved me many cookies since my kids always keep me busy.
Ingredients and substitutes (save/pin)
- Unsalted butter - I like to use unsalted butter in all my baking so I can control the amount of salt. And yet, if you must use salted butter omit the salt in the recipe.
- All-purpose flour - I always use all-purpose flour with great success. You do not need any other flour.
- Cornflour - Adds a crumbly shortbread texture, which I highly recommend.
- Sugar - I've used both white and light brown sugar. White sugar adds a nice crispness while the brown sugar will keep them soft and chewy
- Cardamom - Coffee and cardamom are a classic combination often found in the middle-east. Having said that, you can certainly omit the coffee or replace it with cinnamon.
- Coffee - You have to use instant coffee powder. This is so the coffee melts away into the wet dough. Do not use brewed coffee. It will make the cookies spread too much and the coffee flavor won't be much.
- Vanilla extract - I like using vanilla extract. And yet, it also tends to color the dough. So, if you need a white or plain white dough, add clear vanilla extract or rose essence. Having said that, always use a good quality vanilla extract. I know it's expensive which is why I make my vanilla extract, vanilla bean paste as well as vanilla sugar.
How to make cardamom coffee cookies (save/pin)
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cardamom.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg - combine well.
- Then, add the vanilla and coffee (we add the coffee in the wet mixture so it dissolves) - and combine well.
- Finally, add the flour mixture - combine well.
- Cover and chill in the fridge for 10 minutes while you preheat the oven.
- Preheat the oven at 190 C / 375 F.
- Roll the chilled dough into balls and place on a baking tray.
- Flatten with a fork or your finger.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Chill on the cookie tray for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- These can be stored at room temperature for up to 10 days.
Description
Ingredients
- 113 grams (0.5 cups) Butter (1 stick) unsalted room temperature
- 50 grams (0.25 cups) Sugar white
- 60 grams (0.25 cups) Brown sugar
- 1 Egg large
- 190 grams (1.50 cups) All-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp Baking powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Cardamom powder
- 2 tbsp Instant coffee powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cardamom.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg - combine well.
- Then, add the vanilla and coffee (we add the coffee in the wet mixture so it dissolves) - and combine well.
- Finally, add the flour mixture - combine well.
- Cover and chill in the fridge for 10 minutes while you preheat the oven.
- Preheat the oven at 190 C / 375 F.
- Roll the chilled dough into balls and place on a baking tray.
- Flatten with a fork or your finger.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until light golden.
- Chill on the cookie tray for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- These can be stored at room temperature for up to 10 days.
Equipment
Nutrition Information
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Frequently asked questions
These cardamom coffee sugar cookies will keep in an airtight container for up to 10 days. You can freeze the dough for up to a month or freeze the cookies for up to three months.
These cookies are supposed to spread some.
However, too much butter or sugar in the recipe can lead to cookies spreading. Too much baking powder or baking soda can also make cookies spread too much.
Place cookies on a cold, not hot baking pan.
And make sure the oven is at the right temperature.
It is always a good practice to refrigerate cookies while the oven is preheating. Chilling cookie dough helps solidify the butter in the cookies. This helps when baking by preventing them from spreading since chilled dough takes longer to melt compared to room temperature fat.
You can if you want cinnamon flavor too. I think the recipe has just enough, so the cardamom and coffee will complement each other beautifully.
These cookies have a good shelf life as a dough as well as cookies.
The dough, if wrapped well, can usually stay in the fridge for 4 to 5 days before baking.
You can also place the unbaked cookie dough balls in the freezer for up to a month. Bake from frozen. They will take about 12 to 14 minutes
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supriti
The cookies look so great. I will definitely try this.
Can I use only white sugar?
Veena Azmanov
You can, though they will be crisper.
Riz
Cardamom and coffee is such an amazing combination! I was quite young when I first tried it (alongside Arabic coffee) - I thought it was awful! Skip forward a few years, and wow. It’s a flavour combination for the ages!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Riz. Yes, cardamom can be a new flavor to some people.
Danielle Wolter
I love cardamom and these cookies sound just wonderful. I definitely can't wait to try them!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Danielle.
Jack
I love the flavour combination going on with these cookies! Can't wait to try them
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Jack
Charla
You are absolutely right, Middle Eastern restaurants have these cookies. I was fortunate enough to try these in Dubai along with pistachio nut cookies. Thanks for providing the recipe, I'm definitely trying it!
Veena Azmanov
You are welcome, Charla. I hope you try these
Kay
Amazing combination of flavour and the cookies look perfect too! Will be trying these out, and hopefully, get to eat them before the kids snatch them all!? The coffee may put them off, or not?!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Kay. I hope you try these
Anjali
Omg these cookies were absolutely delightful! I loved the subtle cardamom flavor, and they went perfectly with my afternoon tea!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Anjali. happy you enjoyed these
Nart at Cooking with Nart
These look so great! But it's your recipe so nothing surprising. Have to try the recipe this weekend!
Veena Azmanov
Aww thank you so much, Nart. I hope you try these