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Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground white pepper

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground cardamom

½ teaspoon ground ginger

¾ teaspoon salt

¾ cup butter, softened

1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar

2eggs

¾ cup finely chopped almonds(Optional)

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Combine dry ingredients and set aside.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 4

Stir in dry ingredients 1/2 cup at a time. Add almonds, if desired.

Step 5

Roll into one inch balls and arrange 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 11 to 14 minutes.

Step 6

Cool and store in airtight containers for 3 days to mellow flavors.