Cardamom Currant Snickerdoodles

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup dried currants
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for cookie coating)
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom (preferably freshly ground, or at least fresh)
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom (for cookie coating)