Sugar Cookies

This recipe was given to me by the dear ladies from my church and has been a hit with my friends and family every Christmas. Frost with any icing you like.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Yields: 72 cookies

Ingredients

• 2  cups white sugar
• 1  cup butter
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2  large eggs
• 6  cups all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1  cup buttermilk

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream sugar, butter and vanilla until light colored.
2. Beat in eggs.
3. In a large bowl, sift together flour and baking powder.
4. In a separate small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the buttermilk.
5. Stir the egg mixture and buttermilk mixture into the dry incrementally. The dough should be stiff.
6. Refrigerate overnight.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
8. Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thick.
9. Cut with cookie cutters and arrange on cookie sheets.
10. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes.