Cream Butter and Sugar: Begin by beating softened butter in a large mixing bowl until it’s creamy. Gradually add granulated sugar, then mix in the egg and vanilla until fully combined.

Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, gradually add almond flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Blend on low speed until a soft dough forms; the dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.

Chill Dough: Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and place it in the fridge for about 1 hour.

Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and roll out the chilled dough to approximately ⅛” thick.

Cut and Bake Cookies: Use festive cookie cutters to shape your cookies. Transfer them to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden brown.

Make Icing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until thick yet pourable. Divide the icing and color with gel food coloring as desired.

Decorate: Once the cookies are completely cool, pipe outlines and fill in the shapes with your colored icing. Allow the decorated cookies to dry for 30 minutes to 1 hour before adding any additional designs.