Ka'ak bil hal (cardamom biscuits)

Instructions

1. Cream the butter and icing sugar until you get a pale, light mixture.
2. Add the egg yolk and vanilla, then the milk, whisking.
3. Incorporate the flour, cardamom, baking powder and salt until you get a soft dough.
4. Shape into a disc, wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 175 °C.
6. Shape small balls or crescent shapes and place on a lined tray.
7. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the bottoms are golden, then let cool before serving with the pistachios.