Directions

• Step 1
  In the bowl of a stand mixer, add butter and sugar. Cream together until well-combined. Add egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; beat until combined.
• Step 2
  On low speed, slowly add flour, baking powder and salt into mixture. Beat until just combined.
• Step 3
  Form dough into two disks and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• Step 4
  Preheat oven to 350°F. After dough is chilled, roll out on a floured surface. Add flour as needed to keep dough from sticking. Roll to 1/6” thick.
• Step 5
  Use desired cookie cutters to cut shapes out of dough and place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden brown. Allow cookies to cool completely.
• Step 6
  In the bowl of a stand mixer, add powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, corn syrup and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Add 1 teaspoon of milk at a time until desired consistency is achieved. If using food coloring, divide frosting into separate bowls and color as desired.
• Step 7
  Transfer frosting to piping bags and decorate cookies. Sprinkle with decorating sugars, if desired.
• Step 8
  Allow frosting to harden, then serve.