Lurka Logs (Indian Cardamom Cookies, 1964)

15m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
25m
Ready In


"Lurka means "boy." Log means "people." So these are "boy people" cookies, although I'm sure girl people will enjoy them, too! Adapted from The Spice Cookbook, which credits the recipe to the wife of one of India's delegates to the U.N."

Original is 48 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (19.4 g)
  • Calories 82.9
  • Total Fat - 4.1 g
  • Saturated Fat - 2.5 g
  • Cholesterol - 18.8 mg
  • Sodium - 72.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 10.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 0.2 g
  • Sugars - 6.3 g
  • Protein - 0.9 g
  • Calcium - 14.1 mg
  • Iron - 0.1 mg
  • Vitamin C - 0 mg
  • Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Step 2

Sift flour and baking powder together and set aside.

Step 3

Combine cardamom, salt and butter.

Step 4

Gradually blend in sugar.

Step 5

Beat in eggs.

Step 6

Gradually stir in flour mixture.

Step 7

Drop by rounded teaspoons 2" apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

Step 8

Flatten tops by pressing with the bottom of a glass covered with a damp cloth.

Step 9

Sprinkle tops with sugar and coconut.

Step 10

Bake until edges are lightly browned, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 11

Cool on sheets 1 minute, then remove to a rack.

Step 12

Store in an airtight container.

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