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Preheat oven to 350°F and assemble ingredients. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, soda, salt, and cardamom. Set aside.
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Chop the cherries and nuts and set aside.
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In bowl of stand mixer, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, milk, and vanilla.
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On slow "stir" speed, stir in dry ingredients just until combined. Do not overmix.
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Remove bowl from stand and stir in the cherries and nuts.
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Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. With thumb, press indent into center of each cookie. Fill with ¼ - ½ tsp of favorite jam or jelly.
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Bake for 12-14 minutes. Do not overbake. Let cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes then transfer to wire rack to finish cooling.