Hidden Ace Cardamom-Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft-baked chocolate chip cookies with a subtle cardamom twist that elevates the classic flavor in a delightful and surprising way. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers unsalted butter, granulated sugar, brown 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 150 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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks), softened unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup, packed brown sugar
- 2 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 3/4 cup packed brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Step 2: Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 tsp vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground cardamom.
- Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Step 5: Fold in 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Step 6: Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Step 7: Bake for 9-11 minutes until the edges are golden but centers still look soft.
- Step 8: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.









