Name: Curry Coriander Shorties
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 1/4 hr (includes cooling)
Yield: Makes about 3 dozen cookies
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons coriander seeds; 1 1/2 teaspoon curry powder (preferably Madras); 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; Equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder or a mortar and pestle

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Curry Coriander ShortiesJohn Kernick

Food editor Paul Grimes is used to getting ribbed by his colleagues for sneaking curry powder into his desserts—he loves the air of mystery it lends to sweets—but these cookies received unanimous acclaim. Paired with citrusy coriander, the curry keeps the sugar and butter from stealing the show.

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