CUT OUT SUGAR COOKIES
Yields: approximately 48 three-inch cookies
 
INGREDIENTS
  • 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1¼ cups (2½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 2½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
PREPARATION
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg, milk, and vanilla extract and beat until smooth. Gradually mix in flour mixture until fully incorporated and a soft dough is formed.
  4. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to a few days.
  5. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  6. Break off manageable pieces of dough and roll between two sheets of wax paper to ¼-inch thick. Peel back top layer of wax paper, gently replace, and flip over. Remove bottom layer of wax paper (now top) and cut dough into desired shapes.
  7. Transfer cut outs to prepared baking sheets and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-9 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
  8. Cool on sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to cooling rack to cool completely before packaging or decorating.
Recipe by Bake Love Give at http://bakelovegive.com/decorate-valentine-cookie-kits/