Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

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

• Directions

1. 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).
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Roll out dough on floured surface 1/4-inch thick. Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on parchment-lined cookie sheets.
3. Bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely.
4. Frost with desired frosting.