Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

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The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Recipe By :J. Saunders
Serving Size : 60 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Rolled


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
Beat in eggs and vanilla.
Stir in the flour, baking powder and salt.
Cover and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes
with any cookie cutter.
Place cookies 1 inch apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool completely.

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