Sugar cookies are a classic and they are super easy to make! I know at least for my family we especially like to make them during the holidays. My favorite part of making holiday themed sugar cookies is the decorating part. I hope you enjoy this recipe! 

 

 Ingredients: 

• 4 cups of sifted flour 
• ½ tsp of salt 
• 1 tsp of baking powder 
• 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter 
• 2 cups of sugar 
• 2 large eggs 
• 2 tsp of vanilla extract 

 

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 360 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt and baking powder and set aside. 
3. Use an electric mixer to cream butter and sugar until fluffy. 
4. Beat in eggs. 
5. Add flour mixture and mix on low until thoroughly combined. 
6. Stir in vanilla. 
7. Wrap dough in cling wrap, let chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes. 
8.  Cut dough in half. On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/8 inch thick. 
9. Cut into shapes. 
10. Transfer to non-greased cookie sheet. 
11. Bake until edges are golden brown (8 to 10 minutes). 
12. Cool on wire racks. 
13. Decorate.