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