DROMMAR

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From my Christmas collection...

Provided by Gail Devens

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian

Time 57m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup butter
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
2 cups all-purpose flour
50 blanched whole almonds, toasted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Place butter in a large heavy skillet and cook over medium-low heat without stirring for about 15 minutes, or until butter is a light tan color. Pour into mixing bowl. Place over a bowl of cold water and chill until firm.
Add sugar, baking powder, vanilla and cardamom; beat until combined. Stir in flour.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Top each with an almond; press almond slightly into dough.
Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove to wire rack and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 19.5 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 72.7 mg, Sugar 6.2 g