Christmas Cut Out Sugar Cookies

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, and beat until well combined.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, you can add a little more flour.

5. Divide the dough into two equal parts, shape each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours).

6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

7. Remove one disk of dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.

8. Use your favorite holiday cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the dough, re-rolling scraps as needed.

9. Place the cut-out cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between each cookie.

10. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden brown.

11. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

12. Once the cookies are completely cooled, you can decorate them with icing, sprinkles, or any other decorations you like.