Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour, all-purpose
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon lime extract (can substitute lemon extract)
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Combine first four ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt and cardamom). Mix well. Set aside.
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In mixing bowl cream butter for several minutes. Add sugar and cream for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add egg and mix until incorporated. Add lime extract, zest and juice. Mix until combined.
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Add the flour mixture and the nuts. Mix on low speed until flour is just incorporated.
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Scoop into balls the size of walnuts (approximately 2 teaspoons) and place 12 on each prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Repeat for second prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 6 minutes. Rotate pans - top to bottom and front to back. Bake an additional 4-5 minutes until browned on the edges. Let cool. Repeat with remaining dough.
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Dough may be frozen in balls for up to one month. Add an addition 1-2 minutes for baking from frozen state. (May also need to push dough down after the 6 minute baking period.)