| In large bowl beat butter on medium to high speed for 30 seconds |
| Add sugar, baking powder, and salt. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. |
| Beat in egg, milk, and vanilla until combined. |
| Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour |
| Divide dough in half |
| Cover; chill about 30 min. or until dough is easy to handle. |
| Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. |
| On a lightly floured surface, roll dough, half at a time, using green even dough bands |
| Cut dough in desired shapes- place on cookie sheet |
| Bake 7-10 minutes or until edges are light brown |
| Cool on wire racks |
| *Frost with Royal icing (optional) |
