Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened to room temp
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg, slightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (can substitute almond extract)
• 1/3 cup Crisco (transfat-free) or a 1/3 cup of softened butter
• 1 pound powdered sugar
• About 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Sprinkles or jimmies
• Sugar Pearls
• Decorating Pens