The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

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

Steps

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Beat sugar and softened butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
3. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover, and chill dough for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
4. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly dust a work surface with flour. Roll out dough to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness.
5. Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
6. 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.
7. Enjoy!