Sugar Cookies

 3 C. flour

3/4 t. baking powder

1/4 t. salt

1 C. butter, softened

1 C. sugar

1 egg, beaten

1 T. milk

powdered sugar for rolling out the dough

Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.  Set aside.

Mix butter and sugar until light in color.  Add egg and milk, and beat to combine.  

Put mixer on low speed; gradually add flour mixture and beat until the mixture pulls away from the bowl.  

Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 375.

Sprinkle the surface with powdered sugar, and roll the dough to 1/4" thick.  Cut into desired shapes, and place on a greased or parchment lined cookie sheet.  Bake for 7-9 minutes, or until the cookies are beginning to turn brown around the edges.  Let them sit on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before moving to a cooling rack.