Curry Coriander Shorties

Vegetarian
Curry Coriander Shorties
1500 min.
36
79kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Curry Coriander Shorties! These unique vegetarian treats are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a gathering or simply looking for a tasty snack to enjoy at home. With a harmonious blend of aromatic spices and a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture, these shorties are sure to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.

The star ingredients, toasted coriander seeds and Madras curry powder, infuse each cookie with a warm, exotic flavor that sets them apart from traditional sweets. The subtle sweetness from the sugar balances beautifully with the savory notes of the spices, creating a delightful contrast that will leave you craving more. Plus, with only 79 calories per cookie, you can indulge without the guilt!

These shorties are not just a treat for the palate; they also make for an eye-catching addition to any antipasti platter or appetizer spread. Their charming appearance, complete with a delicate X pressed into the top, adds a touch of elegance to your table. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to bake a batch of these irresistible Curry Coriander Shorties that will have everyone asking for the recipe!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons coriander seeds 
  • 1.5 teaspoon curry powder (preferably Madras)
  • 1.8 cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • sticks butter unsalted softened
  • teaspoon vanilla extract pure

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • chopsticks

Directions

  1. Toast coriander in a small heavy skillet over medium heat, shaking skillet often, until fragrant and a shade darker, about2 minutes. Cool, then finely grind in grinder.
  2. Toast curry powder in same skillet over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant and a shade or two darker, about 1 minute.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F with racks in upper and lower thirds.
  4. Blend butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt with a rubber spatula.
  5. Whisk together flour and spices, then blend into butter mixture with spatula.
  6. Form 1-inch balls of dough and arrange 2 inches apart on 2 ungreased large baking sheets. With side of a floured pencil or chopstick, press an X into top of each cookie, gently flattening to 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  7. Bake, switching position of sheets halfway through, until edges are golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on sheets 5 minutes, then transfer cookies to racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

Calories79kcal
Protein3.54%
Fat58.65%
Carbs37.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.17
Glycemic Load
5.29
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.1908695675109%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:78.75kcal
3.94%
Fat:5.19g
7.99%
Saturated Fat:3.24g
20.23%
Carbohydrates:7.53g
2.51%
Net Carbohydrates:7.29g
2.65%
Sugar:2.81g
3.12%
Cholesterol:13.5mg
4.5%
Sodium:65.53mg
2.85%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.31%
100%
Protein:0.71g
1.41%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.23%
Vitamin A:157.7IU
3.15%
Selenium:2.18µg
3.12%
Folate:11.44µg
2.86%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.4%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.96%
Vitamin B3:0.37mg
1.84%
Iron:0.33mg
1.82%
Vitamin E:0.17mg
1.12%
Source:Epicurious