1. Preheat oven to 180 deg C
2. Finely grind almonds along with cardamom(s) and a tsp of sugar
3. Mix maida/APF, salt, powdered sugar and baking powder well
4. Add ground almonds and crystallised/Demerara sugar and mix well
5. Add oil and mix well with your hands
6. The blondie dough will be a crumbly mixture
7. Roll the dough mix into half tablespoon sized balls and place them on a baking tray
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 mins
9. Cool on a rack and pop into your mouth when still warm
10. Store the rest in an airtight container

Recipe courtesy: foodiliciousnan

Note: It is the almond skin that gives these blondies the pretty speckled look, so, keep them on!