Method
1. Pre-heat oven - 175°C / 350°F
2. Line a clean baking sheet with parchment paper
3. Add granulated sugar and egg to a clean large mixing bowl
4. Beat until pale and light then set aside - approx 5 min
5. Add all purpose flour, baking powder, salt and ground cardamom to a clean medium bowl
6. Whisk briefly
7. Mix dry and wet ingredients
8. Add vanilla extract to the dough
9. Mix together until well combined
10. Add dark chocolate, blanched almonds and dried apricots to the dough
11. Mix briefly until combined
12. Turn out on lightly-floured surface
13. Shape
14. Transfer dough to baking sheet
15. Bake until firm - 20 min, 175°C / 350°F
16. Let cool - 15 min
17. Slice
18. Arrange
19. Reduce oven temperature to 160°C / 320°F and bake for 15 min
20. Let cool onto cooling rack