Sugar Cookies, v1

• 1 1/2 C butter (3 sticks, or 113g x 3)
• 2 C sugar (14 oz)
• 3 eggs
• 1 yolk
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1 C powdered sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 5C flour

Directions

1. Combine butter, granulated sugar, eggs, yolk, vanilla. Beat until fluffy.
2. Add powdered sugar, beat until combined.
3. Add baking powder, salt, flour. Stir until combined.
4. Scrape onto cellophane wrap, form into discs and chill overnight.

Baking

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. On a floured surface, roll discs out to desired thickness.
3. Cut shapes and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Bake 6-8 min (do a test cookie) until edges are golden brown.
5. Cool 3-5 min on sheet before transferring to a rack to cool completely.
6. See Royal icing recipe for decorating