Celebration Sugar Cookies

Use your favorite cookie cutters to make cookies to fit any celebration!

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup Blue Bonnet® Regular Stick margarine, (1 1/2 sticks)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

POWDERED SUGAR FROSTING
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 teaspoons milk

Assorted candy decorations, if desired

Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

In a large mixer bowl, beat Blue Bonnet and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Divide dough in half. Wrap each half in plastic food wrap; refrigerate at least 1 hour for easier handling.

Preheat oven to 375F.

On a floured surface, roll out half of the dough at a time to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with floured cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until edges are light brown. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool. Frost and decorate as desired.

Powdered Sugar Frosting (if desired):
In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk; mix until smooth and spreadable. Color with food coloring if desired.

No-Roll Variation:
Prepare cookie dough as directed. Shape dough into 1-inch balls (Chill dough if too soft to handle.) Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten cookies with bottom of glass dipped in flour.

Bake at 375F for 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Frost and decorate as desired.

Yield: about 3 1/2 dozen cookies
Source: ConAgra Foods