Cardamom Sugar Cookies

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cups white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 tsp Watkins Vanilla
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 3/4 tsp Watkins Cardamom
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp Watkins Nutmeg
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar (for glaze)
• 1-2 Tbsp 2% milk (for glaze)
• coarse sugar and/or edible glitter (for decoration)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy - beat in egg and vanilla.
2. Combine the flour, cardamom, salt and nutmeg, add gradually to the creamed mixture.
3. Divide in half and shape each portion into a ball, then flatten into a disk.
4. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1/2 hour, until firm.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough into 1/8 inch thickness.
6. Cut with your favorite cutter - place 2" apart on a greased baking sheet.
7. Bake at 325°F for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
8. Let cool for 5 min. before removing from pans to wire racks.
9. Frost with glaze: Mix confectioners' sugar with 1-2 Tbs milk.
10. Add coarse sugar and/or edible glitter.