Blonde Brownies

• 2 c. flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 c. butter
• 2 c. packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 c. chopped nuts or chocolate chips
• 1/2 c. soft butter
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 c. heavy cream
• 2 c. sifted white flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 3 tsp. crushed or powdered cardamom
• 1 egg, beaten (for glaze; optional)

1. Cream the butter and sugar together until light, then add the egg, beating until thick.
2. Stir in the cream.
3. Sift the flour with the baking powder and salt; add with the cardamom to the creamed mixture, mixing until a stiff dough forms. Chill thoroughly. Shape the chilled dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and arrange on a lightly greased baking sheet.
4. Bake in a moderately hot oven (375u0b0) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden.
5. If you wish, you may brush the cookies with egg before baking to give them a shiny glaze.
6. Makes 48.

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Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=456968 (may not work)