We had a Christmas cookie-making extravaganza today and of course, we had to make sugar cookies! These are Libby’s family’s recipe and they are oh so good! Soft and sweet and perfect for decorating!

Libby’s Sugar Cookies

Recipe from Libby’s family!

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups butter
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
5 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

Directions:
1. Cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well.
2. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well. Cover and chill dough for at least an hour (or overnight).
3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
4. Roll out dough on floured surface to 1/4-1/2 inch thick. Cut with cookie cutters. Bake 6-10 minutes on ungreased pan. Cool completely.