Cutout Christmas Cookies

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• Frosting or confectioners' sugar, optional

1. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder salt, nutmeg and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Chill for at least 1 hour.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough, a portion at a time, to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into desired shapes. Place on ungreased
3. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 12-14 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate as desired with frosting or confectioners' sugar.
4. Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Wrap in plastic and place in a resealable bag. Store in the refrigerator.
5. Freeze undecorated cookies in freezer containers. To use, thaw in covered containers and decorate as directed.

butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, salt, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, frosting

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cutout-christmas-cookies/ (may not work)