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The Best Sugar Cookies

Soft, chewy, delicious sugar cookies - just a classic!
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 dozen
Author: Kristen (my mom) and Mary Jesperson

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. butter softened
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 TB vanilla
  • 2 TB milk or cream
  • 4 c. flour
  • 3 tsp powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs and vanilla.
  • Fluff.
  • Add milk, flour, powder, salt.
  • Chill for 1-2 hours.
  • Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes (DO NOT overbake!)