• Preheat oven to 350F.
• In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine room temperature butter and the cup of granulated sugar. Using a paddle attachment, turn the mixer on low for 1-2 minutes until the butter and sugar are combined.
• Add the eggs to the butter and sugar, mix to combine just until the egg is incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl with a spatula if needed.
• Next, add in the apple butter and vanilla.
• In a separate bowl, measure the flour, salt, baking powder, cardamom, and cinnamon.
• Add half of a cup of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and turn the mixer on low. Continue adding the dry ingredients in ½ cup increments until the wet and dry have combined completely.
• Spray a cookie sheet with non stick spray. Spoon out cookie dough into small piles, about 1 and ½ inches in diameter.
• Bake bookies at 350 for 11 minutes. The cookies will be tender and soft.
• Remove cookies and allow to cool completely.
• Eat as is or add a layer of cream cheese frosting. .

Cream Cheese Frosting

• Make the cream cheese frosting by mixing together 8 ounces of creams cheese, ½ cup powdered sugar, vanilla and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth.