These vegan Orange Cardamom Cookies are made with fresh orange zest and juice and have a crisp edge and super chewy interior. They are drizzled with a delicious orange glaze that puts them over the top. This recipe is simple to make and the dough requires no chilling!
I love to make cookies. They are quick any easy and the flavor combinations are endless. I have all types of vegan cookie recipes, here on Earthly Provisions, from Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cookies, to Vegan Shortbread Cookies and even Gluten-Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies!
And these Orange Cardamom Cookies are my newest obsession. They are easy to make and packed with fresh orange zest and juice and a hefty dose of cardamom! They are super chewy and easy to make. And best of all, the dough requires no chilling time.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This cookie recipe is simple to make, so it's perfect for beginner bakers!
- They have a crisp edge and super chewy interior.
- These Orange Cardamom Cookies are completely vegan, dairy-free and eggless, so anyone can enjoy them.
- And this recipe uses fresh orange juice and zest for flavor. No special extracts are required.
- And most importantly, these cookies are absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
Orange Zest and Juice: When I make orange recipes like my Vegan Orange Olive Oil Cake or Vegan Cranberry Orange Scones, I never use orange extract! Fresh orange zest and juice is super flavorful and is all you need. Be sure to zest the whole orange before juicing it.
Ground Cardamom: Cardamom adds a delightful warm and floral flavor the the cookies and it pairs so well with orange. If you love it too, try my Vegan Orange Cardamom Loaf Cake!
Vegan Butter: I used Country Crock Plant Butter Sticks. They are easy to find and taste great!
Instructions
Step 1. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream non-dairy butter, sugar and orange zest until well combined and fluffy.
Then, add non-dairy milk and vanilla and mix on low to combine.
Step 2. Now, add the flour, cardamom, baking soda and salt and mix on low to form the cookie dough.
Step 3. Use a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop cookie dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving at least 2 ½ inches of space between each cookie.
Bake in a 350* F oven for about 12 minutes, or until the cookies are just barely golden around the edges.
Allow the Orange Cardamom Cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 4. Once the cookies are cool, make the orange glaze. In a medium bowl, combine powdered sugar, orange juice and orange zest. Whisk until the glaze is completely smooth.
Finally, use a spoon to drizzle the orange glaze over the cookies. Allow the glaze to set for 30 minutes, then serve!
Recipe FAQs
To store, place the cookies into an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Or store in the freezer for up to a week.
Yes! Cardamom pairs well with all citrus and most other fruit, but my favorite combination is orange and cardamom.
Cardamom has a floral flavor and mild herbal flavor that is almost like pine.
Expert Recipe Tips
To glaze the Orange Cardamom Cookies, keep them on the wire cooling rack, but place a baking sheet underneath to catch any dripping glaze.
Se sure to zest the orange before you juice it! And if you want a recipe that uses whole orange slices, make my Orange Upside Down Cake.
For evenly sized, round cookies, use a cookie scoop.
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Orange Cardamom Cookies (Vegan!)
Equipment
- 1 Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer with paddle attachment
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl
- 1 Rubber Spatula
- 1 3 Tablespoon Cookie Scoop
- 2 Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
For the Orange Cardamom Cookies
- 8 tablespoon Non-Dairy Butter, room temperature
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 ¾ teaspoon Orange Zest this about ¾ of a large orange
- ¼ Cup Non-Dairy Milk
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 ¾ Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon Ground Cardamom
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
For the Orange Glaze
- 1 Cup Powdered Sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Orange Juice
- ½ teaspoon Orange Zest this is about ¼ of a large orange
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350* F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl using a hand mixer, or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the non-dairy butter, sugar and orange zest until well combined and fluffy.8 tablespoon Non-Dairy Butter, room temperature, 1 ¾ teaspoon Orange Zest, 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
- Add the non-dairy milk and vanilla and mix until well combined. The mixture may look broken here, and that is okay.¼ Cup Non-Dairy Milk, 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Add the flour, cardamom, baking soda and salt. Mix on low until just combine. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl down to ensure everything is evenly incorporated.1 ¾ Cup All-Purpose Flour, 1 ½ teaspoon Ground Cardamom, ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt, ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- Use a three-tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop about 8 dough balls onto each baking sheet. Be sure the are evenly spaced, with at least 2 ½ inches between each dough ball. Bake one tray at a time in a 350* F oven for 11-13 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are set and just barely golden brown,
- Allow the cookies to cool of the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
Make the Glaze and Glaze the Cookies
- In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, orange juice and orange zest. Whisk until the glaze is completely smooth.1 Cup Powdered Sugar, sifted, 2 tablespoon Fresh Orange Juice, ½ teaspoon Orange Zest
- Use a spoon to drizzle the glaze onto the cooled cookies. Allow the glaze to set for 30 minutes before serving.
DMG says
Soo good! mine did not spread as much as yours but they were still chewy with a nice crunch. Absolutely love the flavor of the cookies and icing 🙂