Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large (50g) egg, room temperature
  • 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp (5g) baking powder
  • ½ tsp (3g) salt
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) milk
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Cream the chilled cubed butter and sugar until combined but not fluffy.
  2. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt on low speed until a stiff dough forms.
  4. Wrap the dough in plastic, flatten it into a disk, and refrigerate for 60 minutes.
  5. Place the chilled dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll to 1/4 inch (6mm) thickness.
  6. Cut shapes quickly and place on a lined baking sheet with 2 inches of space between them.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until edges are barely set; cool completely on the pan.
  8. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth; divide and add food coloring.
  9. Pipe a thick outline on the cookies, fill the center, and let sit for 2 hours to set.