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Lemon Cardamom Sugar Cookies
Course
Dessert
Prep Time
20
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
8
minutes
minutes
Total Time
28
minutes
minutes
Servings
7
dozen
Author
Marissa
Ingredients
1
tablespoon
cane sugar
¼
cup
crushed pistachios
2 ⅓
cups
all-purpose flour
11 ⅛ ounces/318 grams
½
teaspoon
sea salt
1
teaspoon
ground cardamom
2
sticks of unsalted butter
softened (8oz/226 grams)
⅔
cup
granulated sugar
5 ½ ounces/160 grams
zest from 1 lemon
about 2 tablespoons
1
large egg
at room temperature
1
teaspoon
vanilla
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mix the crushed pistachios with cane sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
Whisk together the flour, salt, and cardamom in a small bowl. Set aside.*
Using a stand or hand mixer, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy, about three minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla, continue beating until just combined.
Gradually add in the flour until well incorporated.
Fill the cookie press and press cookies onto ungreased baking sheet about one inch apart.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the sides are a light golden brown.
Notes
Using a whisk to stir the flour will sift it.