2 1/4 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tbsp. ground cardamom

Sift together flour and baking powder; cream together butter and sugar. Add cardamom and eggs, then dry ingredients gradually. Chill at least 4 hours.

Roll out very thin on floured board and cut with cookie cutters. Decorate if desired. Bake 6-8 minutes at 400 degrees.

This dough is very sticky, so keep in refrigerator when not using. You can color dough with food coloring, if desired.