Miniature Cookie Houses

1. 1

   Make the cookie dough: Stir or whisk together 4 1/2 cups of the flour, the baking powder and salt; set aside.

2. 2

   Cream the butter and sugar until light; add the eggs, milk, and vanilla and beat well.

3. 3

   Gradually add the dry ingredients and blend to form a smooth ball of dough.

4. 4

   If the dough is sticky, add just enough of the remaining flour to eliminate the stickiness.

5. 5

   The dough should not be dry.

6. 6

   Divide the dough in half, wrap each ball in plastic and refrigerate for several hours, or until firm enough to roll.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, cut cardboard templates for the base and the three parts of the cookie house.

8. 8

   Use dough to create the cookie house and bake until brown.

9. 9

   Let cool and harden.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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