Ingredients
- 4 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground white pepper
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1-1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup almonds, finely chopped (optional)
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
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Combine dry ingredients and set aside.
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In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Stir in dry ingredients 1/2 cup at a time.
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Add almonds, if desired.
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Roll into one-inch balls and arrange one inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
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Bake 11-14 minutes (lower number => less crunchy, higher number => crunchier).
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Cool on wire racks.
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Roll in powdered sugar, if desired.
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Can be eaten immediately, or stored in an airtight container for three days to mellow flavors.
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Makes 16 dozen.