After making this shortbread, I’m pretty well convinced that I don’t love cardamom. I’m a big fan of shortbread, both savory and sweet, but these just didn’t do it for me. Larry wasn’t crazy about them either.

However – these are very pretty and if you like cardamom and a not-too-sweet cookie that would go well with tea or coffee, the recipe is posted here.

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