Cardamom Walnut Cookies

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups walnuts, toasted, finely chopped

1. Mix 1/2 teaspoon cardamom and powdered sugar in medium bowl.
2. Set mixture aside.
3. Combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons cardamom, butter, vanilla extract, lemon peel and salt in another large bowl.
4. Using electric mixer, beat at medium-high speed until well blended.
5. Add flour and chopped nuts.
6. Beat until dough forms, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally.
7. Gather dough into a ball and wrap in plastic, chill 1 hour.
8. Preheat oven to 350u0b0F.
9. Using hands and generous 1 tablespoon dough for each cookie, roll dough into 48 3/4-inch balls; transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets.
10. Bake cookies until golden, about 25 minutes.
11. Sift powdered sugar and cardamom mixture over warm cookies, turn to coat well.
12. Can be made 3 days ahead. Store in airtight container.

granulated sugar, ground cardamom, powdered sugar, unsalted butter, vanilla, freshly grated lemon zest, salt, flour, walnuts

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cardamom-walnut-cookies-72063 (may not work)