Cardamom Walnut Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups walnuts, toasted, finely chopped

Preparation

Mix 1/2 teaspoon cardamom and powdered sugar in medium bowl.
Set mixture aside.
Combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons cardamom, butter, vanilla extract, lemon peel and salt in another large bowl.
Using electric mixer, beat at medium-high speed until well blended.
Add flour and chopped nuts.
Beat until dough forms, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally.
Gather dough into a ball and wrap in plastic, chill 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
Using hands and generous 1 tablespoon dough for each cookie, roll dough into 48 3/4-inch balls; transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets.
Bake cookies until golden, about 25 minutes.
Sift powdered sugar and cardamom mixture over warm cookies, turn to coat well.
Can be made 3 days ahead. Store in airtight container.