Drop Sugar Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2. 2
   Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and cardamom or nutmeg and set aside.
3. 3
   In a bowl beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Beat in the eggs, milk, and vanilla.
5. 5
   Stir in the flour mixture just until blended.
6. 6
   Drop by level tablespoonfuls onto 2 lightly greased baking sheets.
7. 7
   Flattenslightly with a fork.
8. 8
   Decorate with sprinkles, if desired.
9. 9
   Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.
10. 10
    Cool on a wire rack.
11. 11
    The cookies freeze in an airtight container.