Cardamom-Semolina Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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Cardamom-Semolina Shortbread Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp orange-flower water, available at gourmet markets, or substitute orange extract or liqueur

Directions:

  1. Sift together both flours and 2 teaspoons cardamom in a large bowl; set aside.
  2. Using a mixer, beat the butter, 1 1/4 cups sugar and the salt in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the egg yolks; mix well. Add the dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated. Mix in the orange-flower water.
  3. Divide the dough in half; place each half on a sheet of wax paper. Using the wax paper, roll each piece of dough into a 12-by-1 1/2-inch log. Wrap tightly and chill until firm, at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cardamom in a bowl. Slice one log of dough into 1/4-inch-thick rounds (keep the remaining log refrigerated). Dip the tops of dough rounds in the cardamom sugar and arrange on ungreased baking sheets; bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Place the cookies on a wire rack to cool. Repeat with the remaining log of dough.
  5. Photograph by Emily Nathan
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 760.71 Kcal (3185 kJ)
Calories from fat 430.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 47.78g 74%
Cholesterol 167.98mg 56%
Sodium 98.5mg 4%
Potassium 91.98mg 2%
Total Carbs 75.55g 25%
Sugars 25.73g 103%
Dietary Fiber 2.35g 9%
Protein 9.1g 18%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 30.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 450.22 Kcal (1885 kJ)
Calories from fat 254.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.28g 74%
Cholesterol 99.42mg 56%
Sodium 58.3mg 4%
Potassium 54.44mg 2%
Total Carbs 44.72g 25%
Sugars 15.23g 103%
Dietary Fiber 1.39g 9%
Protein 5.39g 18%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 19%
Iron 0.5mg 5%
Calcium 18.1mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.7
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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