Ingredients
2 cups sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cardamom1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1 cup butter, softened2 large eggs1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons cream of tartar1 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt
Preparation
In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and allspice. Remove 1/2 cup sugar mixture to a shallow bowl; set aside.
In a large bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar mixture until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls; roll in reserved sugar mixture. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-13 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
