# What You'll Need:
→ Sugar Cookie Dough
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
→ Decoration
09 - 1 cup powdered sugar
10 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
11 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - Edible glitter, sprinkles, or colored sanding sugar (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using, mixing until fully combined.
04 - Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a dough forms.
05 - Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
06 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
07 - On a lightly floured surface, roll one dough disc to approximately 1/4 inch (6 mm) thickness.
08 - Use an angel wing-shaped cookie cutter to cut the dough. Place cookies at least 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.
09 - Bake cookies for 9 to 11 minutes until edges lightly turn golden. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
10 - Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and spreadable.
11 - Once cookies are completely cooled, spread icing over them and decorate with edible glitter or sanding sugar as desired. Allow icing to set before serving.
