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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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In a small bowl combine flour baking powder and cardamon.
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In a large bowl beat butter until softened, add sugar beat until fluffy.
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Add egg and vanilla to butter mixture, mix well.
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Gradually add flour mixture into butter mixture, beating till well mixed.
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Divide dough into thirds.
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Stir red food color into 1 third, green into another third, leave remaining third plain.
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Cover each and refrigerate 1 hour.
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Take a pinch of each color dough to make 1 1/2 inch ball.
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Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
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Flatten to 1/4 inch thick with a glass dipped in sugar.
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Bake 8 minutes at 350, until egde is just starting to become golden color.
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Remove and cool on rack.