Christmas Cut-Out Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. With the mixer on low, slowly add in the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
5. Roll out the dough onto a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut out the cookies using cookie cutters and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
6. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Christmas cut-out cookies are a traditional holiday treat in many parts of the world.
• These cookies can be decorated with icing or sprinkles to make them extra festive.
• This recipe can be used to make other cookies such as sugar cookies, gingersnaps, and snickerdoodles.