Sugar Cookies

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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 cups flour
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups butter, 4 sticks
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a large bow, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Stir to combine.
  • Form into 4 discs of dough, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • On a well-floured surface, roll each disc to your desired thickness and cut with your favorite cookie cutters.
  • Bake on ungreased baking sheets or parchment paper-lined sheets for 8-10 minutes or until the cookies just begin to turn tan around the edges.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool and firm up on the baking sheets for several minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  • Decorate with your favorite icing.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container and frozen until you are ready to decorate.

Notes

Source: Penzeys