Elaine'S Holiday Cut Out Sugar Cookies - Christmas

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375.

Step 2

Cream butter and sugar.

Step 3

Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well.

Step 4

Add flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well.

Step 5

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, to chill dough before rolling.

Step 6

Roll dough thickly. (about 1/4"). If you roll them too thin, they are hard to work with.

Step 7

Cut shapes, and put on an ungreased baking sheet.

Step 8

Bake 10-12 minutes.

Step 9

Cool on rack.

Step 10

Frost with your favorite frosting, icing, or glaze.