Sandis Sandies

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   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.

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   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.

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   Beat in egg yolk until well blended, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.

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   In another bowl, mix flour, cardamom, and baking soda.

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   Stir or beat into butter mixture until well blended.

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   Shape dough into 1-inch balls.

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    Place 1 inch apart on buttered or cooking parchment-lined 12- by 15-inch baking sheets.

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    I use my wonderful Silpat mat!

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    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.

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    Using a wide spatula, transfer the cookies to racks to cool completely.

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