Gingerbread Butter Cookies | Gay Lea

Instructions In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar, then add egg.Stir together milk and vanilla. Add to butter mixture.In a separate bowl, combine flour, spices and baking soda. Sift into butter mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until well combined. Gather dough into a ball, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). On a floured surface, roll out dough to ¼" (5 mm) thick and cut with your choice of cookie cutters.Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until golden. Cool on a wire rack. Decorate with colourful icing and sprinkles. Store cookies in a sealed container in a dry place. Tips: Credit: Dairy Farmers of Canada