Sandis Sandies

Directions

1. 1
   To brown the butter, cut into pieces and heat in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
2. 2
   Stir the butter or swirl the pan so that the butter doesn't burn.
3. 3
   Remove from heat when butter turns light brown and gives off a nutty aroma.
4. 4
   Pour into a bowl and let cool to room temperature.
5. 5
   In a bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugar until very smooth.
6. 6
   Beat in egg yolk until well blended, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
7. 7
   In another bowl, mix flour, cardamom, and baking soda.
8. 8
   Stir or beat into butter mixture until well blended.
9. 9
   Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
10. 10
    Place 1 inch apart on buttered or cooking parchment-lined 12- by 15-inch baking sheets.
11. 11
    I use my wonderful Silpat mat!
12. 12
    Bake cookies in a 325 oven until golden brown on the bottom, 16 to 18 minutes; if baking more than one pan at a time, switch pan positions halfway through baking.
13. 13
    Using a wide spatula, transfer the cookies to racks to cool completely.