Roll Out Cookie

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until well combined.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.

5. Divide the dough into two equal portions, shaping each into a disc and wrapping them in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.

8. Use cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes and carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.

9. Gather the scraps, reroll the dough, and continue cutting out cookies until all the dough is used.

10. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden brown.

11. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

12. Once completely cooled, decorate the cookies with royal icing, sprinkles, or any other toppings of your choice.

13. Store the Roll Out Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer-term enjoyment.