Mandel Kager Cookies

1 2/3 c Flour
1/2 ts Baking powder
1 t Cinnamon
1/2 c Shortening; softened
1/2 c Butter; or margarine; softened, or butter-flavored crisco
1/2 c Granulated sugar
1 Egg; unbeaten
1 1/2 ts Cardamon seeds; peeled finely chop, or 1 1/2 ts Powdered cardamon
1/2 c Toasted almonds; chopped
1 Egg yolk; slightly beaten
1 tb Water
Blanched almonds; split

Mix all together well. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until dough can be easily handled. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheets; stamp lightly with a flat bottomed glass, covered with a damp cloth. Blend egg yolk with water; use to brush tops of cookies. Then top each with an almond half. Bake at 375~ for 10-12 minutes or until golden. Makes 3 1/2 dozen, depending upon the ball size.

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