Christmas Cookies

Preheat the oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Slowly pour in the milk and mix until the dough comes together and is smooth.
Divide the dough into two equal portions. Add red food coloring to one portion and green to the other, mixing until the colors are evenly distributed.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Use a fork to press down lightly, creating a crisscross pattern.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.