My GoTo Cut Out Cookies Recipe Perfect Every Time

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks/227g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg (approximately 50g), at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (5 ml)
• 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 teaspoon baking powder (5g)
• ½ teaspoon salt (2.5g)
• 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar (for icing)
• 3-4 tablespoons milk or water (45-60 ml) (for icing)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (2.5ml) (for icing)
• Food coloring (optional)
• Sprinkles (optional)