Preparation Steps

• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
• Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to 0.25-inch thickness. Cut out festive shapes with cookie cutters.
• Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
• Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
• While cookies are cooling, prepare the royal icing: In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and corn syrup until smooth. Add more milk a teaspoon at a time if needed to reach desired consistency.
• Once cookies are completely cool, decorate with royal icing and sprinkles as desired.