Ingredients

1/4 cup brewed coffee

1/2 cup milk

1/4 cup butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 egg

1 1/2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

1 cup powdered sugar

approx 1 1/2 teaspoons coffee

Preparation

Cream butter and granulated sugar; beat in egg. In a seperate bowl combine flour, baking soda, cardamom, soda, and salt. Combine 1/4 cup coffee and milk. Add flour mixture and coffee mixture alternately to creamed mixture. Stri in nuts. Spread in greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes.

Mix powdered sugar and additional coffee to make spreading consistency. Spread over warm cookies. Cool; cut into bars.