Christmas Cookies Recipe

Christmas Cookies

Makes: 3 dozen cookies

Ingredients:

3/4 c. butter, softened

1 c. sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. baking powder

Preparation:

1.     Blend together the butter, sugar, egg and vanilla

2.     Mix in the flour, salt and baking powder. Blend thoroughly.

3.     Cover and chill for about an hour.

4.     Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.

5.     Lightly flour the work surface and roll out the dough to ¼” thick.

6.     Cut the dough into shapes with cookie cutters.

7.     Place cookies on an ungreased baking sheet and bake 5-7 minutes, until golden brown.

Frost with simple frosting (powdered sugar mixed with softened butter) mixed with food coloring.  Add sprinkles or other edible decorations as desired.