Iraqi Cardamom Cookies (Hadgi Badah)

== Description ==
== Ingredients ==
* 2	cup	all-purpose flour
* 1	tsp	Ground cardamom
* 1/2	tsp	salt
* 1/4	tsp	baking powder
* 1 1/3	cup	Sugar
* 4	lrg	eggs
* 2	cup	Ground blanched almonds, about 10 oz.
* rose water, optional
* 6	doz	whole almonds, approximately
== Directions ==
# Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease several large baking sheets.
# Sift together the flour, cardamom, salt, and baking powder. Beat the Sugar and eggs until light and creamy. Stir in the flour mixture, then the ground almonds.
# Form the dough into 1-inch balls, moistening your hands with rose water, if desired. Place on the prepared baking sheets and flatten slightly. Press a whole almond into the center of each cookie.
# Bake until lightly browned about 12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
# Makes about 72 cookies.
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