1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Stir together flour, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt. In a small bowl, beat the butter until softened. Add brown sugar and beat until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Stir in flour mixture. Cover and chill for 2 hours. Shape into 3/4 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Flatten with a cookie cutter design. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes.