Classic Holiday Sugar Cookies
30 min to prepare; 1 hour to cook; serves 3 dozen
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- holiday cookie cutters
PREPARATION
- In a large bowl or mixer cream together butter and sugar until fluffy and lightened in color. 3-4 minutes.
- One at a time, beat in eggs, then add in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
- Gradually add flour mixture to the wet ingredients and beat until just combined.
- Divide dough in half and shape into 2 discs. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Once chilled, preheat oven to 350ºF and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll each disc out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use holiday cookie cutters to form cookies and transfer to lined baking sheets.
- Place baking sheets in oven and bake for 7-9 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely.
