The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/dab33987-f323-4d70-907e-d7fbc46de6f5
Original source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/10402/the-best-rolled-sugar-cookies/
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This is the best sugar cookie recipe; easy to cut out and they're perfect for decorating. This is the only cookie recipe you'll need for any holiday!
Yield: 60
Prep time: PT20M
Cook time: PT10M
Total time: PT90M

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

Instructions
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.