Orange Clove Cutout Sugar Cookies

Instructions

1. Cream room-temperature butter and sugar, then beat in the egg and all flavor ingredients.
2. Mix in sifted flour, baking powder and salt to make a smooth dough; avoid excessive kneading.
3. Divide dough in two, roll between parchment to 5 mm and chill 45 minutes until firm.
4. Heat oven to 350°F (177°C). Stamp 30 holiday shapes and transfer to parchment-lined trays 2 cm apart.
5. Bake 9–11 minutes, just until edges color lightly. Let cool 3 minutes on tray before moving to rack.
6. Decorate only once fully cooled.