Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   Cream together butter and sugar.

2. 2

   Stir in well-beaten egg, then milk and vanilla.

3. 3

   Combine flour, baking powder and salt.

4. 4

   Stir into creamed mixture.

5. 5

   Mix well.

6. 6

   Chill, covered in the fridge for at least 1/2 hour.

7. 7

   Roll dough out to 1/8" thick on a floured board.

8. 8

   Cut into shapes with cookie cutter.

9. 9

   Bake on a lightly greased baking sheet at 375F for 7-9 minutes.

10. 10

    Let cool a few minutes, then remove to a rack to finish cooling.

11. 11

    Decorate, if desired.