Exquisite Cardamom Spice Cookies with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
Serves: 2 dozen
Ingredients:
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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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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. |
Published on Aug 07, 2024 by Luminița