The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Name: The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 60 servings
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

Description: 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!

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 10

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

Gather all ingredients.
Beat sugar and softened butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover, and chill dough for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
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.
Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
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.
Enjoy!