Chocolate Chip Cookies get a makeover in this Orange Cardamom Cookies recipe. These gooey cookies have everything you love about chocolate chip cookies, soft and chewy texture, tons of white chocolate chips, Craisins, and walnuts! And if you're a fan of cardamom, make sure you try my new cardamom buns recipe!
What makes these Cardamom Cookies unique is the fact that they are flavored with orange zest and cardamom. Sometimes the little details make all the difference!
When you live with a cookie monster, like I do, you bake a lot of cookies. It's either that or the cookie monster manages to sneak them into the grocery cart when you're not looking.
I thought I was outsmarting him by coming up with this orange cardamom cookie recipe. Scott didn't want me to add the cardamom, orange zest, or walnuts. He wanted classic chocolate chip cookies.
I thought I'd have them all to myself for a change. But it turns out he loves Orange Cardamom Cookies, even with walnuts! So I guess I'll keep hiding a few to enjoy at a later time...shhh, it's our secret!
😍 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- These cookies have a unique flavor.
- You can make the dough ahead of time and bake the cookies when you are craving them.
- The dough can also be frozen.
- These cookies are perfect with a hot cup of loquat tea!
🛒 What Goes Into This Recipe
🔖 Ingredients & Substitutions
- Cardamom: Of course, Cardamom Cookies have cardamom. Cardamom comes in different forms including pods, seeds, and ground. The pods are green and contain tiny black seeds inside. We will be using ground cardamom to make these Orange Cardamom Cookies. Ground cardamom is made by grinding the seeds or whole cardamom pods into a fine powder.
- Craisins: Craisins are dried cranberries and come in a variety of flavors including orange. Any flavor can be used, although orange would suit this recipe well. You can also substitute raisins if you prefer.
- Walnuts: Walnuts are delicious in the recipe but other nuts can be substituted including pecans and pistachios.
*A full list of ingredients can be found in the recipe card.
🍪 How to Make Orange Cardamom Cookies
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 1: Beat butter and shortening in a stand-up mixer until creamy.
Step 2: Add both sugars, cardamom, baking soda, salt, and orange zest. Beat the mixture until fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl as necessary.
Step 3: Beat in the eggs and vanilla until incorporated then add the flour. Mix until combined. Finally, mix in the Craisins, white chocolate, and walnuts.
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Step 4: Divide the dough into (24) 1 tablespoon portions. Evenly space 12 portions of the cardamom cookie dough on a cookie sheet lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
Step 5: Place the cookies in the fridge for 30 minutes to chill the dough. This step is optional but results in less spread.
Step 6: Place the cookie sheet in the center rack of the oven and bake for 8 minutes, until the edges are light brown.
The center will look undone but that's the secret to having gooey cookies. Allow to rest for a few minutes then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Looking for other delicious and easy cookie recipes? You'll definitely want to try these scrumptious brownie mix crinkle cookies from sulaandspice.com!
🤷🏻♀️ Recipe FAQs
Orange cookies have an orange flavor from orange juice, zest, or orange extract being added to the batter.
Preheat oven and remove cookies from the freezer. Add to cookie sheet and bake on the center rack of the oven as directed.
Place portioned cookies on a plate or tray and store in the freezer until frozen. Once frozen, store in a Ziplock freezer bag to bake at a later date.
👩🏼🍳 Pro Tips
- I bake 12 cookies place 12 on a plate and freeze them for later. Once frozen, I store them in a small Ziplock bag to bake at a later date.
- If you prefer a crispier cookie, cook one or two minutes longer.
- Raisins may be substituted for Craisins.
- If you prefer, you can replace half of the cardamom with cinnamon.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
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📖 Recipe
Orange Cardamom Cookies
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoon unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tablespoon shortening
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1½ teaspoon cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda (plus ⅛th tsp.)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup Craisins
- ⅓ cup white chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375℉
- Beat butter and shortening in a stand-up mixer until creamy.
- Add both sugars, cardamom, baking soda, orange zest, and salt. Beat the mixture until fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl as necessary.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla until incorporated then add the flour. Mix until combined. Finally, stir in the Craisins, white chocolate, and walnuts.
- Divide the dough into (24) 1 tablespoon portions. Evenly space 12 portions of cookie dough on a cookie sheet lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- Place the cookies in the fridge for 30 minutes to chill the dough. This step is optional but results in less spread.
- Place the cookie sheet in the center rack of the oven and bake for 8 minutes, until the edges are light brown. The center will look undone but will result in moist and gooey cookies. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
- I bake 12 cookies place 12 on a plate and freeze them for later. Once frozen, I store them in a small Ziplock bag to bake at a later date.
- If you prefer a crispier cookie, cook one or two minutes longer.
- Raisins may be substituted for Craisins.
- If you prefer, you can replace half of the cardamom with cinnamon.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
Bonni says
Amazing tasting! New favorite!
Hilda Sterner says
Thank you, Bonni! I appreciate the review!
Kelly Methey says
These sound wonderfully delicious! Can’t wait to try them!
HildaSterner says
Thanks, I know you'll love them!