1 c. butter (2 sticks)
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 beaten eggs
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cardamom
1 c. sour cream
3 3/4 to 4 c. flour

Mix well and then form in three long rows on a cookie sheet. Bake 1/2 hour at 350 degrees. Slice in 1/2 inch thick slices. Put back on cookie sheet and bake 15 minutes at 375 degrees.