Rich, yet delicate, the perfect snack at coffee or teatime.

• 1/2 Cup granulated white sugar
• 1 Cup butter (2 sticks)
• 21/2 Cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp. CARDAMOM, ground
• 2 tsp. PURE VANILLA EXTRACT
• 1/4 tsp. PURE ALMOND EXTRACT

Icing:

• 1 Cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp. PURE VANILLA EXTRACT
• 1/4 tsp. PURE ALMOND EXTRACT
• 11/2-21/2 TB. milk

Preheat oven to 350º. Grease a glass 8" by 8" pan. Beat room temperature butter and sugar together until fluffy, sift in flour and CARDAMOM, plus PURE VANILLA EXTRACT and PURE ALMOND EXTRACT, mix well. The dough will be on the dry and crumbly side. Press the dough evenly and firmly into the pan, bake for 30-35 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is firm to the touch. Cut carefully into squares while warm, then let cool in the pan before icing.

To prepare icing, sift sugar into a small bowl. Add PURE VANILLA EXTRACT and PURE ALMOND EXTRACT. Drizzle in milk while mixing with a small whisk or a fork, add milk slowly enough that you can stop when a good drizzling consistency is reached.

Yield: 24 small squares

Prep. time: 10 minutes

Baking time: 30-35 minutes