Gluten-free Chocolate-Cardamom Crinkle Cookies seem like a perfect recipe for the fresh cardamom I brought back from Turkey. One step into the spice market in Istanbul and your nose goes into “scent-sory” overload. Colorful spices line the sides of the market, while merchants waft them under your nose trying to lure you in to their shops. I sampled the most delicious Turkish Delight I have ever tasted, and came home with several spices, from high quality saffron threads to the highly aromatic cardamom. I put a pinch of cardamom in my latte this morning and it was delicious! But if you try it, remember, just a pinch! It is a very strong spice and you can easily overdo it. In fact, I made two batches of the chocolate-cardamom crinkle cookies because the first time I added a full teaspoon of cardamom and it was too much. My second batch I used 1/2 a teaspoon and that was much better.
We found the people of Istanbul to be very friendly, despite the news as of late. We were part of a guided tour for the one day we had in this massive city of nearly 14 million people. We visited the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, which was built by the orders of Constantine, and the Spice Market, built in 1660. We were there on a Sunday, so the Grand Bazaar was closed. I was a little disappointed in that, but the spice market was a treat in and of itself. I wasn’t sure I could get back through customs with the spices, but as long as they are factory sealed, there is no problem.
I have been receiving a lot of advertising lately for Bob’s Red Mill new 1 to 1 Baking Flour. I was especially curious how it would perform in my chocolate-cardamom cookies because the first ingredient is sweet rice flour, which tends to be a little more gummy. But I was impressed. The flour performed exceptionally well and made a delicious chocolaty-spicy crinkle cookie.
Chocolate and cardamom go together quite nicely, but if you want a traditional chocolate crinkle cookie, you can always eliminate the cardamom. I did have to give the cookie a little flattening just as soon as it came out of the oven, so if you want them to flatten on their own just add a little more butter, probably another 1/4 cup, making it two full sticks. They are nice and fudgy in the center and slightly crispy on the outside.
GF Chocolate-Cardamom Crinkle Cookie Directions:
Chocolate-Cardamom Crinkle Cookies
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| Serves | 18 |
| Prep time | 18 minutes |
| Cook time | 12 minutes |
| Total time | 30 minutes |
| Dietary | Gluten-free |
| Meal type | Dessert |
| Misc | Child Friendly |
Ingredients
- 3/4 cups butter (1 1/2 sticks)
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 cup coconut palm sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom (ground)
- 1 2/3 cup 1 to 1 Baking Flour (Bob's Redmill)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Cream together eggs, butter, and coconut palm sugar. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Blend in cocoa powder, cardamom, baking powder, and 1 to 1 flour. (Mix will be fairly creamy). | |
| Step 3 | |
| Place powdered sugar in a small bowl. Scoop a small amount of dough and roll into a ball. Roll in the powdered sugar and place on a cookie sheet covered in parchment or silicone pad. Place cookies about 2 inches apart. | |
| Step 4 | |
| Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and gently press cookies down if they haven't crinkled enough. | |
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Oh yummy! Best of all, these are gluten free! <3
These cookies look so yummy, and even better they are GLUTEN FREE! I will definitely be pinning this one for later.
Lovely recipe to bookmark! Thanks for sharing 🙂
OH. MY. GOD! Those Chocolate-Cardamom Crinkle Cookies look AMAZING <3
Hi! I’m really anxious to try this recipe! It sounds sooo yummy! I have to say, though, that Bob’s Red Mill 1-1 Baking Flour is a new one on me! Bob’s is practically in our back yard – only 150 miles away…I’ve been there many times, when we visit our son and his family. They live a little over a mile from Bob’s store! I HAVE to get some of that flour! I’ve always used sweet rice as part of my mixture when baking. Thanks!
Yes, Jeanne, Bob’s Red Mill just recently came out with this new baking flour. I was really pleased with its performance.
These look delicious! I love crinkle cookies 🙂
I had really never thought about putting cardamom and chocolate together! If I have all the stuff to make this I might make it tonight – going over to a friends house for supper tomorrow so this could be dessert!!! 🙂
They were a hit when I took them to work, but you really do have to be careful with the amount of cardamom you use. It is a very powerful and fragrant spice. Enjoy!
I love a good chocolate crinkle cookies–I’m going to have to try these since they’ve got a bit of an exotic edge. Yum!
Yum! These sound delicious. I went to Ephesus, Turkey this summer and absolutely loved it! Istanbul is still on my list for sure. 🙂
Istanbul was quite an experience. I hope you get there someday. Certainly worth the trip!
Chocolate and cardamom together sounds like a really interesting combination. I don’t think I have had those two together.
I love crinkle cookies! Thanks for the great recipe
Oh yum I want some!
These sound so good! I don’t use nearly enough cardamom in my baking! Thanks for sharing, I am adding these to my Christmas cookie list! 🙂
Those cookies look really good!
I am trying to go Gluten light. Thank you for this recipe! I am going to have to try it!
I get so many of these crinkles every Christmas. I’ll try to make them this year.
I’m dying to go to Turkey. It’s in the top 3 of my wish list for sure! Great photos and those cookies look relish
The Spice Market was truly incredible, and the Hagia Sophia was amazing! I hope you make it there someday. I would love to go back and be able to visit the Grand Bazaar.
goodness those look delicious! Perfect for holiday baking!
Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays Party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! 🙂 I can’t wait to see what you share next time!
-Cindy
this must be so delish!! Cardamom is one of my favorite spices!
These sounds delicious! We’re huge fans of Bob’s Red Mill so will have to try this new baking flour!
I’ve used this 1 to 1 flour in a few recipes. It works great.
Yum! I love Bob’s Red Mill products!
Oooooh yum!!!!
Ah these look delicious!
Those look yummy, and I’m so jealous! I’ve always wanted to go to Turkey. 🙂
I tried making a GF cookie before and they didn’t turn out so good, I’ll have to give this recipe a try!
You might want to try Bob’s 1 to 1 Baking flour. It might make a difference in your next batch.
Yum!!! I am *so* envious of your trip to Istanbul, that’s at the very top of my traveling wish list. I can just imagine how heavenly (and potent) the cardamon you got from there was. Great idea to pair its assertive flavor with chocolate. :9 The cookies look delicious!!
xo,
lauriel
EyeForElegance.com
Oh man these look delicious! And gluten free! Thats exciting! I try to sub out when I can. Im not gluten free but why not make changes here and there…
Yes, the changes are easy with most gluten-free recipes. Enjoy!
Do you have a follow button? I love lots of your recipes.
Thank you, Rachel. I just re-did my site and forgot to add it! It’s there now and I would love to have you join me!