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

 

1.  Gather all Ingredients
2.  Cream together butter and sugar 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 oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
5. Lightly dust a work surface with flour. Roll out dough to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness.
6.  Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
7. 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.
8. Most important step Enjoy

Recipe Courtesy of. J Saunders

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