Iraqi Soda Cookies
A subtle sweetness and hints of cardamom - the perfect tea biscuit!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup butter (melted)
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1-1.5 tbsp ground cardamom ((per preference - I like a lot!))
- 5 cups plain flour
- 1 egg for egg wash
Instructions
- 1
Start by mixing the sugar and butter using an electrical hand mixer until combined.
- 2
Then add eggs and mix for about 5 minutes. Next, add the cardamom and baking soda and mix to combine.
- 3
Finally, start adding the flour in gradually and mix using the electrical mixer. When you get to cup number 3 or 4, you need to start using your hands and ensure the flour is well combined.
- 4
After adding 5 cups of flour, you’ll reach a soft dough consistency. You can refrigerate or roll it out right away.
- 5
Roll to a thickness of about half a centimetre, and use any cookie cutter shapes you like to cut the cookies.
- 6
Place on a lined baking sheet and brush with egg wash.
- 7
Bake at 200C for about 10-15 mins, keep watching them because they bake quickly and you want a light gold colour - don’t brown them! Let cool and enjoy!