01/29/2012 - Brown Sugar Roll-Out Cookies

(from The Sweet Adventures of Sugar Belle)

3/4 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
2 eggs
1 Tbsp. milk
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
'dash' ground cloves

• cream the butter and sugar together
• add the eggs, milk and vanilla extract and mix well
• In a separate bowl combine the remaining ingredients
• add dry to wet in approx. 1 cup increments until all is incorporated
• cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill at least 30 minutes
• roll out on a lightly floured surface and cut into desired shapes
• bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes
• cool on baking sheets for approx. 5 minutes before moving to a cooling rack
• ENJOY! :D