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Brightly colored spice mixes and candy-coated seeds are offered after dinner in many Indian restaurants. We used a mix called red mukhwas to garnish our cube-shaped spice cookies. Look for mukhwas and similar blends at Indian markets. Colored sprinkles and nonpareils can be substituted.

• 1/2 cup raw unsalted cashews, toasted
• 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• Indian colored spice blend such as red mukhwas (or colored sprinkles and nonpareils), for garnish
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lime zest plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes)

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