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This Sugar Cookie recipe has been in my family for generations and comes out perfectly every time!
5 from 6 votes

Sugar Cookies

This Sugar Cookie recipe has been in my family for generations and comes out perfectly every time!
Servings: 3 -4 dozen

Ingredients 

  • 5 ½ cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 ½ cups softened butter, 3 sticks
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla

Instructions 

  • Sift together flour, baking powder & salt in bowl.
  • In a separate bowl cream together butter and sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Blend in eggs & vanilla.
  • Add dry ingredients. Mix well.
  • Wrap dough in wax paper and/or plastic wrap, and chill in refridgerator over night.
  • Roll out and sprinkle with flour.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes. (6 for softer cookies, 8 for crispier)
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