Cardamom Sandwich Cookies

Cardamom Sandwich Cookies

For the Cookies:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 egg
2 cups flour
1 tsp ground cardamom
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup granulated sugar

For the Filling:
2 tbsp butter
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
4 to 5 tsp milk

In a large bowl, beat the brown sugar and 1 cup of butter using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the egg. Beat until well blended. On low speed, beat in the flour, cardamom and cinnamon until well mixed. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour for easier handling. Heat the oven to 350 F. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in the sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. For each cookie, dip the bottom of a glass with a textured base in granulated sugar. Flatten the dough ball to form a 1 1/2 inch round. Bake for 6 to 10 minutes or until firm to the touch. Immediately remove from the cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. In a 2-quart saucepan, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Cook until light golden brown. Stir constantly. Remove from the heat. Stir in the remaining filling ingredients. Add enough milk until the filling is spreadable. For each sandwich cookie, spread about 1 teaspoon of the filling between the 2 cooled cookies.
Makes 2 dozen sandwich cookies