1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. In the bowl of a mixer (or with an electric mixer), beat the butter with the sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth.

3. Add the egg and vanilla and mix.

4. Add the flour, cardamom, and baking powder. Mix well and quickly.

5. Using a cookie scoop, place small balls of biscuit dough, well spaced, on a baking sheet. Add the candied pineapple, poking it onto each ball of dough.

6. Bake for about 8 minutes. Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack.

7. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.