The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

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!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 110 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 3

Gather all ingredients.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover, and chill dough for at least 1 hour (or overnight).

Step 6

Lightly dust a work surface with flour. Roll out dough to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness.

Step 7

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