Cut-out Sugar Cookies

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 2/ 3 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/ 2 teaspoon salt
• Optional: 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream butter and brown sugar with electric mixer at medium speed until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add flour mixture to batter slowly. Blend thoroughly. Turn out dough on surface and knead until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Let dough sit out for a few minutes to soften slightly. Roll out dough on a floured surface about 1/4-1/2 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and place on a baking sheet . Bake 10-12 minutes. Cool on rack. Decorate as desired.