Exquisite Cardamom Spice Cookies with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting

Delight your senses with these exquisite cardamom spice cookies, topped with a luscious caramel cream cheese frosting. The perfect balance of warm spices and creamy sweetness, these cookies are sure to impress any crowd.

Ingredients

For cookies
1	cup virgin coconut oil at room temperature (solid)
1	cup light brown sugar
1	large egg
1	egg yolk
2	teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1⁄2	cups all-purpose flour
1⁄2	teaspoon kosher salt
3⁄4	ground cinnamon
1⁄2	ground cardamom
1⁄2	ground nutmeg
1⁄2	ground ginger
1⁄2	ground cloves
1⁄2	ground allspice
For caramel cream cheese frosting
1	cup white or light brown sugar
1⁄2	cup water
1	stick unsalted butter
1⁄4	teaspoon kosher salt
1	teaspoon vanilla extract
8	ounces cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes

Instructions

• For cookie preparation

  1. Begin by whisking together the all-purpose flour, cardamom, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and allspice in a mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, cream the virgin coconut oil and light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This can be achieved using a stand mixer or a hand-held mixer.
  3. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla to the sugar mixture, beating until fully incorporated.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Chill the dough for 45 minutes or overnight.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Scoop the cookie dough into tablespoon-sized portions or roll into one-inch balls, then place them on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  6. Bake the cookies for about 15 minutes, or until they are lightly golden. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

• For caramel cream cheese frosting

  1. In a heavy pot, combine white or light brown sugar and water over medium-high heat. Stir until the mixture comes to a boil.
  2. Once boiling, refrain from stirring and allow the mixture to bubble for approximately 7-10 minutes, or until it turns golden brown and emits a caramel aroma.
  3. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the unsalted butter until melted. Use a mixer on low speed to emulsify the mixture.
  4. Add vanilla, cream cheese, and kosher salt to the caramel mixture. Beat until the frosting is creamy in texture.
  5. Transfer the frosting to a heatproof bowl and allow it to cool. It will thicken as it cools, ready to be generously spread over the delicious cookies.

Aug 07, 2024