The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

1. 1

   Mix Flour, salt, and baking powder in separate bowl and set aside

2. 2

   In large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.

3. 3

   Beat in eggs, vanilla, and almomd into wet ingredients

4. 4

   Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. 5

   Dough will become extremely sticky.

6. 6

   DO NOT ADD MORE FLOUR.

7. 7

   Rather, cover it, and place the bowl in the fridge for about 20 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove, and work in the flour until just mixed.

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   DO NOT OVERWORK DOUGH!

10. 10

    Divide dough into 2 portions and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.

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    Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

12. 12

    Overnight, preferably.

13. 13

    Preheat oven to 400*

14. 14

    Sprinkle powdered sugar on rolling surface, and on dough disc.

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    Roll out to 1/2 in thick.

16. 16

    Use cookie cutters, and place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

17. 17

    Bake 5-7 minutes.

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    Allow to cool completely before frosting

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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