Cardamom Cookies

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons cream of tartar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup granulated sugar

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, 1 teaspoon of the cardamom, and salt.

Combine the butter and brown sugar in the mixer. 

Beat on medium speed for 1 minute. 

Turn the speed to high and beat until very light and fluffy, 2 or 3 minutes. 

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla at medium speed.

Add the rest of the dry ingredients gradually.

Refrigerate the dough for about an hour.

Stir together the granulated sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom.

Coat small balls of dough with this mix.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

 Bake for 5 minutes, then rotate the baking sheet. front to back. Continue baking for another 4 to 6 minutes, until the tops of the cookies are crackled and the edges are just barely browned.