Step 1

Start by preheating the oven to 350F

Step 2

Cut up room temperature butter into cubes and add to a bowl

Step 3

Add the powdered sugar to the butter and beat using an electric mixer for about a minute until well combined and the mixture is pale yellow

Step 4

Add the baking powder, cardamom and half the egg and mix well using the electric mixture for 20 more seconds until well combined

Step 5

Gradually add the flour 1/2 cup at a time and mix with your hands. Incorporate all of the flour well before adding the next 1/2 cup

Step 6

Keep mixing with your hands until all the flour is added and you reach a firm but soft dough

Step 7

The dough should not be sticking to your hands and should come together and be easy to shape into balls. However don't add too much flour as that will make the shortbread tougher

Step 8

Form into medium sized balls (about 1.5 tbsp) and place on a lined baking sheet

Step 9

Press the balls down slightly to form a disc shape and press half an almond in the middle

Step 10

Bake for about 20-25 on the bottom rack until are the bottom is lightly golden. Broil for 2-3 minutes to get a light golden color on the top (you can keep them on the bottom rack so you don't risk them becoming too dark)

Step 11

Allow to cool and enjoy! Store in an airtight container