What you need:
3/4 cup (180 mL) unsalted butter at room temperature
1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar (white or brown)
1 egg 2 tbsp (30 mL) milk
1/2 tsp (2 mL) vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) flour
3/4 tsp (4 mL) ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground ginger
1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground cloves
1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
Decorations:
Icing, candies, sprinkles, etc.
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 1/4 inch (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.
