Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies are a classic for a reason, and with a little royal icing, you can turn them into just about anything.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup softened butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder
In a large bowl beat the butter and sugar together on high until smooth and creamy, then add the egg and vanilla and continue to beat on high until combined
Slowly mix in the dry ingredients on a low speed until combined
Separate the dough into 2 balls and roll each out on a baking tray until about 1/4 in thick, using flour to keep the dough from sticking to the tray or rolling pin
Cover the trays with plastic wrap and refrigerate for anywhere between 1 hour and 2 days
Preheat oven to 350°F using a cookie cutter, cut the dough into any shape. Re-roll the remaining dough and continue cutting until all is used.
Arrange the cookies on a baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly brown around the edges.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.