Christmas Cardamom Butter Cookies is a traditional American recipe (based on a Danish original) for a classic cardamom flavoured and almond garnished . The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic American version of: Christmas Cardamom Butter Cookies.
Sift together the flour and salt into a bowl. In another bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and 2 tsp of the ground cardamom until light and fluffy.
Add the flour and combine with the butter mix until thoroughly mixed. Stir in the slivered almonds then tale tablespoons of the dough an roll into balls.
Mix together the powdered sugar and remaining cardamom. Roll the cookie balls in this mixture to coat thoroughly all over.
Arrange on a greased baking tray, then dip the base of a small glass in powdered sugar and use to press the cookies down to about 12mm thick (ensure the cookies are at least 1.5cm apart).
Transfer to an oven pre-heated to 180°C and bake for about 14 minutes, or until cooked through and very lightly browned.
Allow to cool on the baking tray for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Sore in an air-tight container. These biscuits also freeze well and will keep for at least 2 months.
