Cutout Christmas Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 egg white, beaten
colored decorating sugars

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
Add eggs and vanilla.
Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, cloves and nutmeg.
Gradually add to creamed mixture; mix well.
Chill for at least 1 hour.
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough, a portion at a time, to 1/8-inch thickness.
Cut into desired shapes.
Place on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 14 minutes, or until edges begin to brown.
Carefully brush with egg white; sprinkle with colored sugar.
Return to the oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Yields about 6 dozen 2-inch cookies.