Padma Lakshmi'S Clouds Of Cardamom & Cashew Cookies

1. 1

   Combine the butter and confectioner's sugar in a bowl to form a stiff mixture. Add the flour, nuts, vanilla, cardamom powder and salt, and mix well to form a dough. Let stand for 30 minutes, covered, at room temperature.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 325u00b0F. Grease a cookie sheet.

3. 3

   Make small balls out of the dough, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a cookie sheet. Smash the balls flat with the bottom of a small glass, lightly dipped in flour to prevent sticking, so they resemble irregular clouds. Make sure the cookies don't touch one another.

4. 4

   Bake for approximately 22 to 25 minutes (depending on the oven). Remove from the oven and dust the tops generously with confectioner's sugar. Cool on racks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.