2 sticks butter, room temperature
2 1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup slivered almonds for decoration
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Put the butter and sugar in a bowl and whip it with a mixer for 3 minutes. Add flour, ground cardamom, baking powder, and salt gradually. Use your hand to mix the cookie dough. Take a small piece of dough the size of walnut. Shape the cookie into a ball, and place an almond in the middle. Arrange on a pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes
Makes 2 dozen.