Cutout Christmas Cookies
["1 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract", "3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. ground cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. ground cloves", "1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg", "1 egg white, beaten", "colored decorating sugars"]
["In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.", "Add eggs and vanilla.", "Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, cloves and nutmeg.", "Gradually add to creamed mixture; mix well.", "Chill for at least 1 hour.", "On a lightly floured surface, roll dough, a portion at a time, to 1/8-inch thickness.", "Cut into desired shapes.", "Place on ungreased baking sheets.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 14 minutes, or until edges begin to brown.", "Carefully brush with egg white; sprinkle with colored sugar.", "Return to the oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned.", "Yields about 6 dozen 2-inch cookies."]
["sugar", "eggs", "vanilla extract", "flour", "ground cinnamon", "baking powder", "salt", "ground cloves", "ground nutmeg", "egg", "colored decorating sugars"]