Classic Christmas Cut-Outs Cookies

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   Mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.

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   Mix egg, milk, and vanilla extract together in a small bowl or a measuring cup.

3. 3

   Cream sugar with butter until lightened and smooth.

4. 4

   Beat egg mixture into creamed butter until just combined.

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   Add dry ingredients and beat until mixture begins to clump together, 18 to 20 seconds on lowest speed of electric mixer.

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   Do not over mix.

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   Or you can use hand to finish this step as well.

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   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead gently to shape into a soft dough.

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   It can be wrapped in plastic wrap and refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 6 months.

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    Working with 1/4 of the dough at a time, roll to about 18 inch thick on a well-floured work surface.

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    Use cookie cutter of your choice to cut out shapes.

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    Using a spatula, transfer cut-outs to prepared baking sheets, placing about 1-inch apart.

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    Bake at 350F (180C) degrees until golden, 10 to 12 minutes.

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    Repeat with remaining dough.

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    Transfer to a wire rack and cool to room temperature.

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    Decorate cookies with your favorite icing if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.