Cardamom Cookies

Directions

• 1

  Beat softened butter with an electric mixer until blended.

• 2

  Add and beat until fluffy:
  Brown sugar
  Granulated sugar

• 3

  Add and mix until completely incorporated:
  Egg yolk
  Vanilla extract

• 4

  Whisk together and add:
  All purpose flour
  Ground cardamom
  Baking powder
  Salt

• 5

  Mix just until all ingredients are well blended, do not overmix. Chill dough for 3 to 4 hours before rolling. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll dough out on a lightly floured counter to 1/4 inch thickness and cut with your favorite Ann Clark cookie cutters, then transfer cookies onto cookie sheets that have been lined with parchment paper or silicone liners. Cut decorative patterns in the cookies if desired. Using a pastry brush, brush each cookie lightly with water, then sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly colored. Let cookies cool slightly on cookie sheets, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost, if desired, with royal icing.

  Enjoy!