1/2 c. soft butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. skim milk
2 c. sifted white flour
2 tsp. baking powder
3 tsp. crushed or powdered cardamom

Cream butter and sugar until light. Add egg, beating until thick. Stir in milk. Sift flour with baking powder and add with cardamom to creamed mixture, mixing until a stiff dough forms. Chill thoroughly.

Shape chilled dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and arrange on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until golden. If you wish, you may brush cookies with egg before baking to give them a shiny glaze.

Makes 48.