Sugar Cookies (for the holidays)

Here is a recipe for cut out sugar cookies (makes approximately 36 cut out cookies):

Cookie dough:

-  1 1/3 cup and 1 tablespoon all purpose flour

-  1/2 teaspoon baking soda

-  1/2 teaspoon baking powder

-  1/2 cup butter, softened

-  3/4 cup granulated sugar

-  1 egg

-  3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting:

-  1 tablespoon butter, soften

-  1 teaspoon vanilla extract

-  2 1/4 cup powdered sugar

-  4 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon milk (you might use more or less)

-  food coloring (optional)

-  sprinkles (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a small bowl and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar.  Add in egg and vanilla extract and combine.  Mix in dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder) until dough ball is formed.  Place dough on a floured cutting board and roll out until approximately 1/4 to 1/8 inch thick.  Rub some flour on the dough and rolling pin to prevent sticking.  Cut with your favorite cookie shapes with a cookie cutter(s).  Place on a 9 x 13 inch, non-stick cookie sheet, and bake for approximately 8 to 9 minutes (cookies will lightly brown).  Let cool.

While cookies are cooling, you can make the frosting.  Combine butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar together in a medium bowl and mix or beat together.  Add in milk, 1 tablespoon at a time until frosting is smooth.  Spread over cookies.  You can mix in food coloring for different colors of frosting if you choose. Just use separate bowls for each color!  Enjoy!