Annette'S Basic Sugar Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
2. 2
   Beat in the egg and vanilla.
3. 3
   In a small bowl, sift together the flour, salt and baking powder.
4. 4
   Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture; mix well.
5. 5
   Divide dough in half.
6. 6
   Flatten halves into discs.
7. 7
   Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze 20 minutes or longer.
8. 8
   Remove from freezer and let stand 5 - 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Place one disk on a lightly floured surface, roll 1/8 inch thick.
10. 10
    Cut with your favorite cookie cutter shapes.
11. 11
    Place on a greased or parchment lined baking sheet.
12. 12
    Bake at 325F for 12-14 minutes.
13. 13
    Allow to cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheet and then remove to cookie racks.
14. 14
    In a small bowl, stir together the powdered sugar and lemon juice, adding only enough glaze to form a slow sticky stream when you dip into the glaze and let it flow back into the bowl.
15. 15
    Spread glaze over top of each cookie. Enjoy!