Diamond Cardamom Sparkle Cookies

Freshly ground cardamom seeds and black peppercorns perfume these holiday cookies, adding a punch of flavor to the speckled dough. Dress them up for a modern holiday monochromatic look with a swipe of tinted lemony glaze, a sprinkle of sparkly sugar, and—if you would like—gold-painted almonds. Feel free to pick any monochromatic color scheme you prefer and make the design your own. Rubber rings attached to a rolling pin will ensure an even ¼" thickness is maintained. And to make your life easier, the dough can be made in advance and rolled out if preferred. This way you’ll always have emergency cookies on hand.