Instructions: 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

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