Sugar Cookies

 

I made these for my daughter’s birthday party! I found it was best to continually re-freeze the dough so that it is easier to work with. And best to roll it in between saran wrap vs parchment paper.  

 The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 ½ cups butter, softened
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

 

DIRECTIONS

1.       Gather all ingredients.

2.       Beat sugar and softened butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.

3.       Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover, and chill dough for at least 1 hour (or overnight).

4.       Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly dust a work surface with flour. Roll out dough to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness.

5.       Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.

6.       Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Carefully transfer cookies to a wire rack and cool completely before decorating.

7.       Enjoy!