Cardamom Cookies

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1/4 cup ground almonds
• 6 tablespoon butter
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons milk
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar; for decorating

1. Sift together flour, sugar, and spices; stir in peel and almonds. Cut in margarine till mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg and milk till mixture forms a ball; chill.

2.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

3.  Roll out to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into circles 1-3/4 inches in diameter. Place on ungreased cookie sheet; sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes until edges are brown.