4 c All-purpose flour

1 tb Baking powder

1/2 ts Salt

1 ts Ground cardamom

Or freshly grated nutmeg 1 1/2 c Unsalted butter; softened

1 1/2 c Sugar

2 Eggs

2 tb Milk

2 ts Vanilla

Sprinkles (optional) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and cardamom or nutmeg and set aside. In a bowl beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, milk, and vanilla. Stir in the flour mixture just until blended. Drop by level tablespoonfuls onto 2 lightly greased baking sheets. Flattenslightly with a fork. Decorate with sprinkles, if desired. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. The cookies freeze in an airtight container. 6 dozen cookies NATHALIE DUPREE COOKS SHOW#ND7126

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