Smørbagte Julespecier Butter Christmas Cookies

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cardamom, and cinnamon.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together.

5. Divide the dough into two portions, wrap each in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to about a 1/4-inch thickness.

8. Use your favorite holiday cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the dough. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets.

9. Repeat with the second portion of dough, rerolling scraps as needed.

10. Before baking, sprinkle the cookies with granulated sugar for a festive touch.

11. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.

12. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

13. Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain their freshness.