This creates a great cookie but the dough really needs to be cooled prior to cutting out shapes as it can be sticky. I always roll the dough out on baking paper with lots of flour and actually leave the cookie on the baking paper and remove the excess dough around it. I find if you try and move the cookie it will alter the shape.A great cookie to use as an alternative to gingerbread to make a fun Christmas house.
In a large bowl beat butter on high speed to softened, then add sugar and baking powder. Beat until combined scarping sides of bowl occasionally,
Beat in egg, milk and vanilla. Mix in flour
Divide the dough in half and chill for 30 mins or until easy to handle.
On a lightly flour surface, roll half the dough at a time until 3 mm. Cut the dough with a cookie cutter to your desired shape. Place 3 cm apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for 7 to 8 mins or until light brown edges and firm. Transfer to cool on a rack . If desired frost with Powdered Sugar Icing
Notes
To make "stainglass"
Cut out star within the star then put crushed hard candy in center. Cook as normal- watch carefully to prevent burning