Those Oh so Special Sugar Cookies

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   In very large bowl, and I do mean VERY LARGE, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

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   Beat in eggs, 2 TBLS.

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   Of the milk and vanilla until smooth.

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   In large bowl, and I do mean VERY large bowl.

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   mix flour; baking powder and salt until light and thoroughly combined.

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   Gradually beat flour mixture in to butter mixture.

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   If dough seems a bit dry, add another tablespoon or two of the milk.

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   Gather dough into a ball and divide into 8 parts.

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   Wrap each part in plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate 8 hours or longer.

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    The dough may also be frozen and thawed in the refrigerator.

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    When ready to bake, remove dough from refrigerator one part at a time.

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    Preheat oven to 350F Roll with a very, very well floured rolling pin to approximately 1/4 thickness (I like these a little thicker) on a very, very well floured surface.

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    Cut into desired shapes, place on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake 10-12 minutes.

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    Transfer cookies to rack and cool immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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