Lemon Cardamom Tea Cookies

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Author: Amy MS, RD, LDN
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 15–16 Cookies 1x

Description

These Lemon Cardamom Tea Cookies are soft, lightly sweetened, and full of fresh, bright flavor from real lemon zest and warm cardamom. Made with a mix of whole grain and almond flours, and sweetened with honey and a touch of brown sugar, they strike that perfect balance—just enough sweetness with a cozy hint of spice. Perfect with your afternoon coffee or tea when you want something that feels a little special, and still nourishing.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silpat mat and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, softened butter, honey, brown sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Next, combine the dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together the white whole wheat flour, almond flour, oat flour, cardamom, baking powder, and salt.
Then, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir with a spatula until a soft dough forms. The dough will look like thick wet sand.
Using a 1½-inch cookie scoop, portion the dough onto the prepared sheet pan, spacing the cookies a couple inches apart, they won’t spread very much.
Place into the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the cookies are slightly golden brown. Take care to not overcook here, we want a soft center.
Move cookies to a wired rack and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!