Cardamom Shortbread Cookies
3/4 C. unsalted butter
1/2 C. cardamom sugar
2 C. flour
1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
Additional cardamom sugar for sprinkling

Preheat oven to 300°.
Mix all ingredients together with your hands until dough reaches the consistency of a coarse meal. Pat mixture in to a 9 X 9” pan.
Pierce dough every 2 inches with a fork & sprinkle tops with additional cardamom sugar
Bake 40 minutes or until light brown.
Cut while still warm.
Variations: Substitute
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1/2 tsp. orange extract & 1/2 c. cinnamon orange sugar