Baked Ghraybeh Syrian Sugar Cookies with Cardamom

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Delicate and buttery Syrian sugar cookies flavored with ground cardamom, melting in your mouth with just three simple ingredients. This Middle Eastern-inspired recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, softened, powdered sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 24, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 18 min Serves 24 Middle Eastern cuisine 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup powdered sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes until creamy.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp ground cardamom, and a pinch (1/8 tsp) of salt to the butter mixture; mix until combined.
  4. Step 4: Gradually add 2 cups all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms that holds together without being sticky.
  5. Step 5: Roll the dough into 1-inch diameter balls and place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  6. Step 6: Gently press one whole blanched almond onto the center of each dough ball.
  7. Step 7: Bake cookies for 15-18 minutes until edges are just starting to turn golden but centers remain pale.
  8. Step 8: Remove from oven and cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to keep their delicate texture.

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