CHRISTMAS CARDAMOM BUTTER COOKIES

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Another Danish/Scandinavian recipe. Cardamom is in the ginger family and has a pungent flavor. These cookies will disappear quickly (Unless you don't like cardamom!)

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Dessert

Time 34m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (I omit the salt and use salted butter)
1/2 cup sugar
5 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1/2 cup almonds, sliced
6 tablespoons powdered sugar
sliced almonds (to garnish, about 48 pieces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F, oven rack in center of oven.
  • Grease a heavy cookie sheet (use a veggie oil).
  • Combine salt (if using) and flour in a bowl.
  • Cream Butter sugar and 2 tsp of cardamom until fluffy.
  • Add flour and beat at low speed.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup almonds.
  • Combine powdered sugar and remaining cardamom.
  • Roll dough into 1 Tbsp balls one at a time.
  • Roll each in the powdered sugar mixture, coat well.
  • Place on cookie sheet and with the bottom of a small glass, dipped in the sugar, press the cookie to 1/2" thickness. Press a couple of almond slices into each cookie (use more if you like).
  • Have cookies at least a 1/2" apart.
  • Bake about 14 minutes or until they are light brown.
  • Cool on a rack.
  • Put in airtight container.
  • You can freeze and they will keep at least a couple of months.

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