Orange Cardamom Shortbread

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Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • zest from two oranges, finely chopped
  • 1 cup cold butter, cut into dice sized pieces
  • 2 teaspoons plus 2 teaspoons orange flower water
  • 1 egg beaten with 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. whisk together flour, sugar, cardamom, salt, and orange zest in a bowl; transfer to food processor
  2. add butter and pulse until uniformly combined (texture will be dry, and crumbly)
  3. add the orange flower water, and pulse until the mixture is uniformly blended (it will still be crumbly, but should hold together when pressed); roll into two balls, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least one hour
  4. roll dough to approximately 1/3" thick; cut into desired shapes; place on cookie sheet lined with parchment
  5. brush cookies with egg wash (egg and milk), and sprinkle with sugar
  6. bake in a 350 oven for about 12 minutes, or until the shortbread is just beginning to lightly brown; carefully move to racks to cool

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

474 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.7g 15% DV
Total Fat 23.9g 31% DV
Carbs 62.8g 23% DV
Fiber 8.8g 31% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9769.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 511.3mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 118.3mg 39% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 186.8mcg 21% DV
Vitamin C 14.4mg 16% DV
Calcium 174.5mg 13% DV
Iron 5.4mg 30% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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