1-Getting started: Getting started with these almond butter blossom cookies is fun and straightforward, with each step building on the last. Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F to ensure even baking right from the start. This simple prep sets the stage for cookies that come out perfectly soft and delicious.

2-Cream together: In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and almond butter until it’s light and fluffy this usually takes about 3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract next, mixing them in one at a time for a smooth blend. Then, in another bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt together before gradually mixing it into your wet ingredients.

3-Form and bake: Once your dough is ready, form it into 1-inch balls and roll them in a mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon for that extra sweet coating. Place the balls on a lined baking sheet, spacing them out evenly. Bake them for 8 minutes, then quickly press a chocolate candy into the center of each one and bake for 2 more minutes. Finally, let them cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before moving to a rack.