🍪 Shortbread Cookies

 

🍪 Cardamom Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

Prep Time: 10 mins
Bake Time: 12–14 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Serves: 10–12 cookies

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💫 Introduction

These Cardamom Pistachio Shortbread Cookies are rich, melt-in-the-mouth made with butter, cardamom, and a topping of almonds and pistachios.
They’re crisp on the outside, soft inside, and carry a heavenly aroma that fills your kitchen with warmth. Perfect with evening tea or as a festive treat!

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🧺 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup butter (softened, not melted)

• 1/2 tsp cardamom powder

• 1/4 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp curd (yogurt)

• 1 cup refined flour

• Almonds and pistachios, finely chopped or slivered (as required)

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👩‍🍳 Method

1. Prepare Powdered Sugar:

   • Add sugar to a mixer grinder and grind until you get a fine powder.

   • Sieve the powdered sugar into a large mixing bowl.

2. Cream the Base:

   • Add butter, cardamom powder, baking soda, and curd to the bowl.

   • Using a whisk or spatula, mix well until light and fluffy.

3. Add the Flour:

   • Sieve the refined flour into the butter mixture.

   • Mix gently using a spatula, then bring it together with your hands to form a soft dough.

   💡 Do not knead the dough—just gather it until it holds shape.

4. Shape the Cookies:

   • Take small portions of the dough and roll them into smooth balls.

   • Gently press them down to flatten slightly.

   • Arrange on a parchment-lined baking tray, keeping 2–3 inches of space between each cookie.

5. Add the Toppings:

   • Press slivered almonds and/or pistachios on top of each cookie.

6. Bake:

   • Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) for 12–14 minutes, or until light golden brown.

7. Cool & Serve:

   • Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.

   • Once cool, store in an airtight container.

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🌟 Tips & Variations

• For extra richness, add a pinch of saffron strands to the dough.

• Replace refined flour with whole wheat flour for a slightly denser but wholesome version.

• You can also flavour them with rose essence or vanilla instead of cardamom.

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“Delicate, buttery, and aromatic — these Cardamom Pistachio Shortbread Cookies are the perfect cookies to pair with a cup of tea/coffee.”

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