Holiday Lebkuchen (German Spice Cookies)

Ingredients

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• 4 cups all-purpose flour
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• 1 teaspoon baking powder
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• ½ teaspoon baking soda
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• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
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• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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• ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
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• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
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• ¾ teaspoon salt
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• ¾ cup butter, softened
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• 1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
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• 2 eggs
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• ¾ cup finely chopped almonds (Optional)
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Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Combine dry ingredients and set aside.
3. 3
   In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. 4
   Stir in dry ingredients 1/2 cup at a time. Add almonds, if desired.
5. 5
   Roll into one inch balls and arrange 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 11 to 14 minutes.
6. 6
   Cool and store in airtight containers for 3 days to mellow flavors.