Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350*F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer cream together butter, sugar and extract until well combined.
3. Add flour and mix until combined.
4. Turn dough onto lightly floured board, knead dough by hand for 5 minutes. Dough should be soft and pliable, not sticky.
5. Form a ball, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, place in refrigerator and chill for about 30 minutes.
6. On the lightly floured board, roll dough out to about ½ inch thickness.
7. Using desired cookie cutters, cut shapes and place 2 inches apart on lined cookie sheets. Lightly pressed sprinkles onto top of shapes if using them.
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
9. Remove from oven, cool five minutes, remove from pan to cooling rack.
10. Optional: Sprinkle powdered sugar on them while still warm.
11. Allow to cool completely.

• Course : Dessert
• Recipe Type : Christmas, Cookies & Bars, Holiday