Brown Butter Cardamom Cookies Recipes

BARBARA'S CARDAMOM COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream 1 cup butter and the granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
• Add the egg yolk and 1 teaspoon vanilla, mix well.
• Stir in the flour, cardamom and salt.
• Spread in an ungreased 10 x 15" baking pan.
• Beat the egg white until bubbly but not forming peaks.
• Brush the dough with the egg white and sprinkle with the chopped nuts.
• Bake at 275°F for 1 hour.
• In a saucepan, melt the 1 1/2 Tablespoon butter until it browns slightly, remove from heat.
• Beat in 1 cup confectioner's sugar and the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
• Add enough milk to make a"drizzling" consistency.
• Drizzle on baked dough.
• Cut into bars.

SCANDINAVIAN BROWNED BUTTER COOKIES "DREAMS"

Steps:

• In a heavy skillet, over medium-low heat, without stirring, melt the butter and allow it to brown (it should take about 15 minutes).
• Strain the browned butter through a fine sieve into a metal mixing bowl.
• Place over a bowl of cold water and chill until firm.
• Stir in the sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, cardamom, and salt.
• Beat until light and fluffy.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Slowly blend in the flour until the dough is well blended and smooth.
• Roll the dough into small balls, using about 2 measuring teaspoons of dough for each one.
• Place the dough balls on ungreased baking sheets.
• Dip the almonds into the egg white, then press one into the centre of each cookie.
• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the cookies are set but not yet colored.
• Transfer to a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar.
• Approximately 70 cookies.
• Scandinavian Feasts.