Cardamom Cookies

A great spice cookie, brings back memories! Hint: this cookie dough behaves a lot like pie pastry and in fact makes a wonderful crust for a fruit tart.

• Calories: 111 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons butter
• ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon grated lemon peel
• ¼ cup ground almonds
• 2 teaspoons milk
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Sift together flour, sugar, and spices; stir in peel and almonds. Cut in margarine till mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg and milk till mixture forms a ball; chill.

Step 3

Roll out to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into circles 1-3/4 inches in diameter. Place on ungreased cookie sheet; sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes until edges are brown.