Preparation Steps

• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
• Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
• Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets.
• Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
• Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
• If desired, frost cookies with the frosting and decorate with sprinkles.