Ingredients for 1 servings:
1. 1 cup butter, at room temperature
2. 2/3 cup sugar
3. 1 tablespoon dark molasses
4. 2 cups flour
5. 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
6. 1 tablespoon ground cardamom
7. 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:
1. In a large bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugar until smooth.
2. add molasses and beat until well blended.
3. In a medium bowl, mix flour, soda, cardamom, and cinnamon, Stir or beat into butter mixture until well blended.
4. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill until dough is firm, about 1 hour.
5. Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
6. With lightly floured hands, roll into a rope about 2 1/2 inches long and 1/2 inch thick; bend rope into a horseshoe.
7. Place cookies about 2 inches apart on parchment lined or buttered 12 x 15-inch baking sheets.
8. Bake cookies in a 350° oven just until edges begin to brown, 7-9 minutes.
9. Let cookies cool on pan 5 minutes, then use spatula to transfer to rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your meal!