Name: Cardamom-Orange Sugar Cookies
Yield: Makes about fifty-five 3-inch cookies
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 large egg, room temperature; Raw sugar

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Cardamom-Orange Sugar CookiesIsabelle Bonjean

These delicious cookies are decorated with a sprinkling of raw sugar.

Playing dress up:

For cookies with a more classic holiday look, make a quick glaze by mixing powdered sugar with a bit of milk. Spread the glaze on the cookies, then sprinkle with colored sugar or top with small candies. To add even more color, tint the glaze with food coloring.

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