These buttery little cookies are tender and delicate, with bright orange zest and warm cardamom in every bite. A dusting of powdered sugar gives them their classic meltaway finish.
Makes: about 30 cookies
Prep time: 20 minutes, plus chilling
Bake time: 10–12 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar, plus more for coating
- 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (32 g) cornstarch