Sugar Cookies
Sugar Cookies
Tools
| Measuring Cups |
| Measuring Spoons |
| Electric or Hand Mixer |
| Sifter |
| Cookie Sheet |
| Cutting Board |
| Rolling Pin |
| Parchment Paper or Aluminum Foil |
| Cookie Cutters |
Ingredients
| 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened |
| 2 1/2 cups white sugar |
| 4 eggs |
| 5 cups all-purpose flour |
| 2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
| 2 teaspoons baking powder |
| 1 teaspoon salt |
Instructions
| 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil and set aside. |
| 2. Combine the softened butter and sugar into a large mixing bowl. Cream using an electric or hand mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract. Set aside. |
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3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. |
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4. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ones, until fully combined. Cover and chill for at least one hour in the refrigerator. |
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5. When the dough is ready, lightly dust a cutting board with flour. Section off the dough and roll to 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to shape the dough and place them one inch apart on the lined cookie sheet. |
| 6. Bake for 6-8 minutes or until the edges are light, golden brown. Let them cool and then decorate with Royal Icing! |
