In a medium-sized bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl fitted with an electric whisk cream the butter. Gradually add sugar mixing until it is all blended in. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla until well mixed.
By hand mix in flour about 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Roll the dough out onto a floured surface until it’s about 1/4-inch thick.
Cut with cookie cutters into desired shapes. Place cookies onto an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake in oven for 6 – 8 minutes until edges turn golden brown.