Head Elf Madeleine's Sugar Cookies for Rolling Out

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or leave them ungreased.

Mix the dry ingredients first. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, and nutmeg until evenly combined.

Prepare the wet mixture. In a separate large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and smooth.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Add the milk and mix until well combined.

Make the dough by gradually adding the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until a soft, workable dough forms.

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to approximately ¼-inch thick.

Cut out the cookies using your favorite cookie cutters. For Christmas, try Santa, reindeer, stockings, stars, Christmas trees, or gingerbread people.

Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between each one.

Bake for 8–10 minutes at 375°F, or until the cookies are set and the edges are just beginning to turn lightly golden.

Cool for about 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Decorate once completely cool with your favorite icing, sprinkles, or Christmas decorations.