5Senses | Cardamom Spiced Cookies

• All-purpose flour, 2 cups

• Baking powder, 1 teaspoon

• Salt, 1/4 teaspoon

• 5Senses green cardamom pods, 2–3

• Butter, 70 g, softened

• Sugar powder, 3/4 cup

• Egg, 1

• Vanilla essence, 1 teaspoon

• Almonds, crushed, for garnish

1. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Crush green cardamom pods using a mortar and pestle to a fine powder; measure 1 teaspoon, add to the dry mixture, mix well, and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar powder for 3–4 minutes until light and creamy.
3. Add egg and vanilla essence and beat for 4–5 minutes until smooth and well combined.
4. Add the prepared dry ingredients and mix to form a soft, uniform cookie dough.
5. Take a portion of the dough, place it on cling wrap, cover and seal it, then refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.
6. Remove from wrap, shape, or cut into equal-sized cookies, and place on a baking tray.
7. Garnish with crushed almonds and bake at 170°C for 15 minutes until lightly golden.