Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Add room-temperature butter and granulated sugar into a mixing bowl. Use a stand mixer to beat together for 1-2 minutes. While this is happening, place 2 tbsp of butter into a microwave-safe dish and in the microwave for 30 seconds or until melted. Add melted butter to combine. 

Add egg and vanilla extract. Whip until smooth.

Add salt and baking powder and combine.

Add flour ¼ cup at a time.

Form the dough into a ball, cover it with plastic wrap, and place it in the refrigerator for 90 minutes. 

Remove from refrigerator, cut the dough in half (easier to work with a small piece at one time), sprinkle flour onto the baking surface and roll out the dough until ¼ inch thick. 

Cut the cookie dough into round shapes using a round cookie cutter or in this case, a small drinking glass. Use a smaller glass or a smaller round cookie cutter to cut out the center. 

Place cookies onto a baking mat or parchment paper

Bake for 8-10 mins or until slightly brown on the edges (this will create a crispier cookie! Bake for less time if you prefer softer)

Let cool.

For the frosting, make sure butter is at room temperature. Beat it in a stand mixer until smooth.

Add confectioner’s sugar ½ cup at a time.

Add vanilla and almond milk until smooth. 

Decorate with frosting and sprinkles, candies, etc. as desired.

Enjoy!