Cardamom Shortbread Cookies with Orange Glaze

🥘 Ingredients

• powdered sugar ½ cup
• softened salted butter 1 cup
• all-purpose flour 1 ¾ cups
• freshly ground cardamom 1 tsp
• powdered sugar 1 cup
• orange juice 1 tbsp
• milk 1 tbsp
• orange zest 1 tsp

1. 1

   Cream powdered sugar and softened salted butter on low, then medium speed for 30 seconds until smooth.
2. 2

   Add all-purpose flour and freshly ground cardamom ; mix on low until dough forms medium chunks without overmixing.
3. 3

   Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. 4

   Roll dough 1/2-inch thick between parchment paper, cut into shapes, and freeze for 10–15 minutes.
5. 5

   Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
6. 6

   Bake for 20–22 minutes until very lightly golden; cool completely.
7. 7

   Whisk powdered sugar , orange juice , milk , and orange zest (optional) until smooth, dip cookie tops, sprinkle with zest, and let set.