Directions

• Step 1
  Combine flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and salt in a large bowl. Stir to mix and set aside.
• Step 2
  Add butter and granulated sugar to a large mixing bowl. Beat for 5 minutes, until very light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and scrape the sides of the bowl. Beat for another 5 minutes. Add the flour mixture and mix on low until the dough comes together. Scrape the dough onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Form into a ball and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
• Step 3
  Preheat oven to 375ºF. Line 4 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Step 4
  Sprinkle a tablespoon of confectioners’ sugar on a work surface. Cut the dough into quarters. Roll the dough out ¼" thick. Cut into desired shapes and transfer to the prepared baking sheets. Repeat the process with 3 more tablespoons of flour and the remaining dough.
• Step 5
  Bake 8 minutes, or until the edges start to turn light brown. Cool on a wire rack.