Jen's Almond Cardamom Cookies

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This moist cookie has delicious a almond taste with a kick of cardamom - dreamy!

Submitted by Jennifer Nottingham
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
7 mins
Additional Time:
3 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
36
Yield:
3 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • ⅛ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom

  • ⅔ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • 3 tablespoons almond paste

  • 1 egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¼ teaspoon lemon zest

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cardamom. Set aside.

  2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, cream cheese and almond paste until smooth. Beat in the egg, vanilla and lemon zest. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until well mixed. Drop by spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.

  3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

93 Calories
5g Fat
12g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 93
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 51mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 1g 2%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 17mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.