The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

from allrecipes.com
Dessert
30 min
110 kcal / serving

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!

Ingredients

  • 2 cupswhite sugar
  • 1 ½ cupsbutter, softened
  • 4eggs
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • 5 cupsall-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoonsbaking powder
  • 1 teaspoonsalt

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients.

  2. 2

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

  3. 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. 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. 5

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

  6. 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. 7

    Enjoy!