INGREDIENTS
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18 whole cardamom pods
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2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup packed light-brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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Vegetable-oil cooking spray
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cups (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/4 cups sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 1/4 cups low-fat plain yogurt
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract