Cardamom Sugar Cookies with Orange Glaze
This recipe was created by HSUS’s expert chefs and approved by HSUS’s team of registered dietitians.
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Servings: 12
Serving Size: 1.17 ounces
Ingredients
Sugar Cookies
1/3 cup sugar, white, granulated
2 tablespoons non-dairy butter, unsalted, softened
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cardamom, ground
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt, kosher
2 2/3 tablespoons non-dairy milk, soy, unsweetened
Orange Glaze
2/3 cup sugar, white, powered
1 ½ tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
Preparation
- Sugar Cookies: In a stand mixer with paddle attachment, cream white sugar, non-dairy butter, and vegetable shortening until smooth. Add vanilla extract to stand mixer and combine.
- In a large bowl, sift dry all-purpose flour, cardamom, baking soda, and salt, and add to stand mixer along with milk. Mix until a dough is formed.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead into a dough ball. Flour doughball and roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Using a 2 1/2 inch round cookie cutter, cut out cookies and place on a lined sheet pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cookies will harden as they cool.
- Orange Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest in a mixing bowl. Drizzle orange glaze over cookies and set.
Nutrition information
Calories: 126 Total Fat: 4g Saturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 1g Carbohydrate: 21g Fiber: 0g Total Sugars: 12g Protein: 1g Sodium: 41mg
*The nutrition information is an estimate based on general ingredients. These amounts will vary based on the products you are using.