The VERY BEST Rolled Sugar Cookies
This recipe will be your new go-to recipe for Sugar Cookies. It's that perfect!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time8 minutes mins
Total Time18 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: rolled sugar cookies
Servings: 4 dozen
- 1 1/2 cups butter softened
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
Beat in eggs and vanilla only until mixed.
Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight if you have time).
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes.
Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven.
Cool completely before frosting