Exotic Spice Cookies With Ginger Cardamom And Rose Water Recipe

Award-winning recipe! These gorgeous spice cookies, a Food Network champion from Camilla Saulsbury of Nacogdoches, Texas, will tantalize your taste buds. A delightful blend of warm ginger, fragrant cardamom, and delicate rosewater creates an unforgettable flavor experience. Don't forget the crucial hour of chilling time for the perfect texture! Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 33 mins
Calories 93.6 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for Exotic Spice Cookies With Ginger Cardamom And Rose Water

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How to Make Exotic Spice Cookies With Ginger Cardamom And Rose Water

  1. Whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl until well combined.
  2. Stir in 1/2 cup crystallized ginger and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, and 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1 tablespoon rosewater until well blended.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients (from step 1) to the wet ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Lightly grease two baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
  9. Pour 1/2 cup turbinado sugar onto a small plate.
  10. Using slightly wet hands, roll the dough into 1 1/4-inch balls.
  11. Roll each ball in the turbinado sugar to coat completely.
  12. Place the sugared dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 to 3 inches between each cookie.
  13. Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until the cookies are cracked on top but still soft to the touch.
  14. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 1 minute.
  15. Carefully transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

10g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Exotic Spice Cookies With Ginger Cardamom And Rose Water?

Exotic Spice Cookies With Ginger Cardamom And Rose Water takes about 93 minutes from start to finish — roughly 60 minutes to prepare and 33 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Exotic Spice Cookies With Ginger Cardamom And Rose Water?

Exotic Spice Cookies With Ginger Cardamom And Rose Water has approximately 93.6 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Exotic Spice Cookies With Ginger Cardamom And Rose Water?

The key ingredients for Exotic Spice Cookies With Ginger Cardamom And Rose Water are All Purpose Flour, Ground Ginger, Baking Soda, Ground Cardamom, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Coriander. See the full list with measurements above.

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