Flourless Nut Cookies with Cardamom

10 servings

25 minutes

Nutty cardamom cookies without flour are a fragrant and delicate treat born from European baking traditions. They combine a rich nutty flavor with the exotic spice of cardamom, creating a warm, slightly spicy, and enveloping aroma. The addition of cocoa gives the baked goods a subtle chocolate note, while powdered sugar with cinnamon completes the profile with caramel sweetness. These cookies are perfect for a cozy family tea time or as an exquisite complement to coffee. Their lack of flour gives them a unique texture—slightly crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. This treat will appeal to those who appreciate natural ingredients and the richness of flavor nuances.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 194.8
• Proteins: 5.6g
• Fats: 12.9g
• Carbohydrates: 14.2g

Ingredients

• Nuts: 300 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Sugar: 70 g
• Cardamom pods: 5 pc
• Ground cinnamon: 0.5 tsp
• Cocoa powder: 1 tbsp
• Powdered sugar with cinnamon: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Chop the nuts in a blender bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Nuts: 300 g

2. Beat the egg with sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Sugar: 70 g

3. Combine with nuts.

   Required ingredients:

   • Nuts: 300 g

4. Add spices and cocoa. I add cardamom seeds whole. If you don't want them in the finished cookies, it's better to grind them in a mortar. I don't recommend using ground cardamom — the effect is completely different.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cardamom pods: 5 piece
   • Ground cinnamon: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Cocoa powder: 1 tablespoon

5. Form small balls from the dough.

6. Coat them in powdered sugar. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Powdered sugar with cinnamon:  to taste

7. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Bake the cookies for 15 minutes.