Best Ever Vanilla Butter Cookies

1. STEP 1

   Combine 1 cup butter, granulated sugar and egg in bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Add milk and 1 tablespoon vanilla. Continue beating, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Add flour and baking powder; beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.

2. STEP 2

   Divide dough in thirds. Shape each third into a ball on plastic food wrap. Wrap in plastic food wrap; flatten to 1/2 inch. Refrigerate 2-3 hours or until firm.

3. STEP 3

   Heat oven to 400°F.

4. STEP 4

   Roll out dough on lightly floured surface, one-third at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated), to 1/8- to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Place, 1 inch apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 6-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely.

5. STEP 5

   Combine powdered sugar, water, 1 tablespoon butter, corn syrup and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in bowl; mix until powdered sugar is moistened. Beat at medium speed until smooth, adding additional water if necessary, to reach desired glazing consistency. Tint with food color, if desired.

6. STEP 6

   Glaze cooled cookies. Add decorator candies, if desired. Let stand 6 hours or overnight until glaze is hardened.

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