Cardamom Snickerdoodles

Cardamom snickerdoodle

Soft, Sweet & a sprinkle of something different

Sometimes, all you really need is a cookie that’s warm, soft, and comforting — one that’s perfect with a glass of milk and feels like a deep breath after a long day. These Spiced Sugar Cookies are exactly that. They’re pillow-soft in the center, kissed with cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger, and just the right balance of sweet and spice. It's the perfect little bite of comfort, but with an unexpected, unconventional aromatic twist.

What You’ll Need-

• 3 sticks (1.5 cups) unsalted butter, softened

• 1.5 cups sugar, plus extra for rolling

• 3 large eggs

• 4.5 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 2 tsp cream of tartar

• 2 tsp salt

For the Sugar Topping:

• 2 tbsp crushed cardamom seeds

• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tsp ground ginger

• ½ cup sugar

How to Make It

1. Cream the Butter and Sugar.
   Start by creaming together the softened butter and sugar until it’s light and fluffy. You want this mixture to feel airy and almost cloud-like. Once that’s done, add in the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined and smooth.

2. Combine the Dry Ingredients.
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. You’ll want this dry mix to be fully incorporated before adding it to the butter-sugar mixture. This step ensures a consistent dough.

3. Mix it All Together.
   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, one cup at a time. The key here is to avoid overmixing — we want these cookies to stay soft and tender. Just mix until it’s all combined, then stop. A gentle touch goes a long way.

4. Prepare the Sugar Topping.
   In a small bowl, mix together the cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and sugar. This will give your cookies their warm, spiced finish. The cardamom is the secret ingredient that makes them extra special, so don’t skip it!

5. Form the Cookies.
   Scoop out tablespoon-sized balls of dough, rolling them gently into 1.5-inch balls. Roll each one in the spiced sugar mixture, making sure they're evenly coated. Place them on a baking sheet, leaving a little space between each.

6. Bake to Perfection.
   Pop your cookies into a preheated 350°F oven and bake for 5-7 minutes. The key here is to bake until they’re just set but not browned. You want them to be soft, slightly doughy in the middle, and perfectly pillowy when you take them out. They'll firm up as they cool, so don’t worry if they seem a little underdone.

7. Cool & Serve.
   Let them cool on the baking sheet for a minute before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve them with a cold glass of milk, and maybe even a little extra sprinkle of spiced sugar on top, just for good measure.

🍴 Enjoy!

These Spiced Sugar Cookies are just the right balance of sweet, warm, and aromatic. Soft and pillowy with just a touch of spice, they’re the perfect treat when you need a little comfort, or when you just want to impress the people you love with something a little different.

-Love Always, Yaz