BEST SUGAR COOKIES FOR HOLIDAY DECORATING!

RECIPE TIME!
3 c flour
1/2 Tablespoon baking powder
1 cup sugar
2 sticks butter
1 egg
2 Tablespoons milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
ELECTRIC MIX BUTTER & SUGAR. ADD EGG, MILK, VANILLA. ADD FLOUR & BAKING POWDER. PAT INTO DISK. CAN BE CHILLED AT THIS POINT BUT DOES NOT NEED TO BE!!!! PREHEAT OVEN TO 350. ROLL DOUGH ON FLOURED BOARD TO DESIRED THICKNESS.  CUT SHAPES AND BAKE 12-15 MINUTES DEPENDING ON SIZE OF COOKIE. IF SMALLER, CHECK THEM EARLIER. LET COOL ON SHEETS.
 ROYAL ICING Ingredients

• 1 pound confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons meringue powder
• Scant 1/2 cup water

Directions

1. Beat ingredients in a mixer bowl on low speed until smooth, about 7 minutes. If icing is too thick, add more water; if too thin, beat 2 to 3 minutes more. Add coloring.

APPLY SPRINKLES WHILE ICING IS WET! 


Another ideas: Dip the unfrosted cookies in melted chocolate and add sprinkles!!!!