Christmas Sugar Cookies

It is sad that we only enjoy certain traditions at specific holiday times.  Why isn't turkey served in April?  Why is pumpkin pie typically only served in the Fall, especially since canned pumpkin is available perennially?  Why are sugar cookies primarily seen around Christmas but not at other times?

The recipe below is a classic sugar cookie recipe.  These cookies will be just as delicious in June as in December.

Ingredients
2T ground flax seed plus 6T water ~or~ 2 eggs¹
2 1/2C flour
1t baking powder
1t salt
1/4C butter
1/4C plain Greek-style yogurt
1C sugar
1/2t vanilla extract

Directions
In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.  In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, yogurt, sugar, and egg mixture.  Add the flour mixture by spoonfuls until all flour is added and the dough is mixed well.  Chill for at least one hour.  Roll out to 1/8 inch thick with a rolling pin.  Cut the dough with cookie cutters.  Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.  Bake at 375 degrees for 6-8 minutes.

¹Mix the ground flax seed and water in a small measuring cup and set aside.  It will continue to thicken as you sift the flour.