Ingredients
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1 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
1/4 c. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cardamon (ground)
1/2 c. chopped almonds
1 egg yolk
2 tsp. water
halved blanched almonds for decoration
Preparation
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Cream butter and sugar.
Sift together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and spices.
Blend into butter mixture.
Stir in chopped nuts.
Chill dough at least 2 hours.
Shape dough into rounds the size of melon balls.
Place on greased baking sheet; flatten slightly.
Combine egg yolk and water; brush onto cookies. Top each cookie with a nutmeat, pressing into cookie.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 minutes until golden brown.
Yield:
3 dozen cookies.
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