Step 1

Preheat oven to 425˚F. Cream together butter and brown sugar, then add eggs one at a time, mixing between each one. Add in vanilla and mix again.

Step 2

In a separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cardamom. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet, mixing as you do. Fold in fruit and nuts.

Step 3

Drop by tablespoonfuls onto lined baking sheets. Make sure cookies are 2" apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set. Do not over-bake. Allow to cool on cookie sheets before transferring to wire rack to cool completely before serving.