cardamom cookies

another favorite of mine.

cardamom cookies
makes 20 servings

1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp grated lemon peel
1/4 cup ground almonds
6 tablespoons butter
1 egg
1 tsp milk
 
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 

Sift together flour, sugar, and spices. Stir in lemon peel and almonds. Cut in butter until mixture resembles course crumbs. Stir in egg and milk until mixture forms a ball.

Shape dough into 1 inch balls and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake 8-10 mins or until set. Immediately remove from cookie sheets.