• Add butter and sugar to an electric mixer. Using the paddle attachment, beat until smooth.
• Next, add the eggs and vanilla. Beat until smooth, being careful to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
• In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Slowly add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
• Pour in the milk and mix until the dough is combined.
• Divide the dough in half and form into two discs. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in fridge for at least one hour.
• Once the dough is chilled, preheat oven to 375F. Roll out dough to ~1/3 inch thick and cut out desired amount of cookies.
• On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, bake cookies for 7-9 minutes. Being careful not to over-bake.
• Allow cookies to cool completely before icing.

For the Icing

• Sift the powdered sugar to make sure there are no lumps.
• Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Beat together until the mixture is very smooth.
• If icing seems too thick, add more milk as needed until you reach desired consistency.
• Add artificial dye-free food coloring and have fun decorating!