Christmas Sugar Cookies

Christmas sugar cookies!

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg not beaten
• 1 tbs milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, and salt). Set aside
2. In a stand mixer mix butter with paddle attachment for 1 minute on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the sugar and beat on medium high speed until combined and creamy.
4. Scrape down the sides of the bowl if needed and add in egg, milk, and vanilla. Mix on high speed for 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of bowl as needed.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until combined. The dough will be quite thick and slightly sticky.
6. Divide the dough in half and place each into a large piece of plastic wrap. Wrap up tightly and pat down into a disc shape and chill for at least 3 hours up to 3 days.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2-3 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
8. Generously flour your work surface and roll out the disc until 1/8 inch thick.
9. Cut into shapes
10. Bake cookies until done.
11. Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the cookie sheet then transfer to cooling rack.

Enjoy!