Jennifer Hedberg developed these spiced cookies for the 2020 Star Tribune Cookie Contest, inspired by Kernza's nutty flavor. She matched it with garam masala, cardamom, ginger, and pistachio — a combination that bridges familiar holiday baking with something entirely new.
Kernza® Silver Buttons
Servings
Makes about 2 dozen cookies
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Elegant spiced cookies with pistachio, cardamom, and garam masala, finished with a drizzle of white chocolate.Author: Jennifer Hedberg
Ingredients
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1 3/4 cup Kernza® Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup ground pistachio nuts
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of silver sanding sugar (from Wilton - I found it at Michael's in the cake decorating section)
Decorations
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking liner.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the Kernza® flour, salt, ground pistachios, garam masala, ginger, cardamom, and nutmeg.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar — whisking for 2-3 minutes until pale yellow in color and fluffy, at high speed. Now add in the vanilla extract and egg and whisk again till blended. Scrap the sides of the bowl to gather the mixture into the center. Add in the flour mixture and mix at low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour some silver sanding sugar into a small flat bowl.
- Use a mini cookie scoop or a tablespoon scoop and roll small 1" balls. Roll each ball into the silver sanding sugar and cover completely.
- Place them on a baking sheet with a parchment paper about 2 inches apart. Bake the cookies for about 11 minutes until cookies are just set. Remove them from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely.
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