Delicious Orange Cardamom Shortbread Cookies made with unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and flavored with orange zest and cardamom. These cookies are complemented by a whipped chocolate ganache, making them perfect for the holiday season.
1: Cream the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
2: Add the salt, orange zest, and ground cardamom; mix until well combined.
3: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until the dough comes together.
4: Stir in the egg white until combined.
5: Roll the dough into logs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill until firm.
6: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
7: Slice the chilled dough into cookies and place them on a baking sheet.
8: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
9: For the ganache, heat the heavy whipping cream until simmering, then pour it over the chopped dark chocolate. Let it sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth.
10: Once the cookies are cooled, top them with the whipped chocolate ganache.
