If you’re planning on some doing some holiday baking, why not make these traditional favorites? Yes, they do take some time, but they are certainly worth it! I remember my Grandmother would come at Christmas time bearing tins of thin, crisp cut-out cookies and chocolate chip cookies….Santa’s favorites, so I hear. This recipe will be worth your while because it makes 5 dozen cookies (depending on your cookie cutter size)!
Rolled Sugar Cookies
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1. Cream butter and sugar together until smooth in a large bowl. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Chill dough for at least one hour or over night. I divided the dough into 4 separate balls and covered in Saran Wrap. I also put them in the freezer for a while to speed up the process.
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees (depends on your oven, but I baked mine at 375 instead). Roll out dough on floured surface (floured wax paper works great) about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies an inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
3. Bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. I removed them from the baking sheets right away, then let cool on the counter.
These cookies freeze well…it’s a wise idea to hide them in the freezer anyway or they’ll be gone before you know it. 🙂
Follow Me on Pinterest
{ 0 comments… add one now }