Cheese Cookies

Ingredients

 * 3/4 cup crumbled soft paneer
 * 1/2 tsp salt
 * 1/2 tsp baking powder
 * 1 cup plain flour
 * 1 tbsp lemon juice
 * 1/8 tsp nutmeg powder
 * 1/8 tsp cardamom powder
 * 1 egg, lightly beaten
 * 3/4 cup sugar
 * 5 tbsp butter, softened
 * 1/4 cup crushed almonds

Directions

 * 1) Beat the butter and sugar, till light and fluffy.
 * 2) Add the egg and lemon juice, and beat well.
 * 3) Now add the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and cardamom.
 * 4) Mix the paneer, beat till it is well blended.
 * 5) Add the almonds, and mix well.
 * 6) Form small flattish rounds.
 * 7) Preheat the oven.
 * 8) Place some biscuits at a time on a baking sheet.
 * 9) Place them far apart to allow the biscuits to expand.
 * 10) Bake at 150 deg. C for 15 minutes or till light brown.
 * 11) Cool it for some time before removing. Store in air-tight jars.