Cookie Cutter Recipe
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons vanilla or 2 drops of flavoring oils, such as eggnog
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cream the sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl using an electric
mixer. Beat until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, milk, and flavoring
until combined. Combine the dry ingredients, then add slowly to creamed
mixture.
Mix until combined. Cover and
refrigerate for approximately half an hour. Roll out dough on lightly
floured surface to a 1/8 inch thickness.
Cut out desired shapes. Place cookies
on baking sheet. Bake at 375 until lightly browned - 8-12 minutes.
Decorate with frosting, sugar sprinkles, luster dust, or anything
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