Sieve all dry ingredients, mix cardamom powder and keep it aside. I have skipped baking powder. You can add if you wish to.
Beat butter and sugar for 4-5 minutes in a bowl. Add egg and blend until they are light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and blend well
Add dry ingredients and mix until dough comes together. Even if dough is slightly sticky, it's ok. Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour
Preheat oven to 180 and line baking tray
Make small balls of dough and lightly flatten it. Place them on the tray leaving gap between them
Bake it for 9 -11 mins. Sides should be crispy and center soft. Do not overbake...They should be just firm to touch
Cool cookies on tray for 15 minutes. Allow to cool completely on wire rack
Store in airtight container and serve with warm milk or cup of tea.
