Best Sugar Cookies

Submitted by Connie Bodily

3 1/4 c. sifted flour

2 1/2 t. baking powder

1/2 t. salt

1 1/2 sticks butter

1 1/2 t. vanilla

1 1/2 c. sugar

2 eggs

1 T. milk

Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. Cream butter, add vanilla and sugar; beat well. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add milk. On low speed, add flour mixture. Beat only until well blended. Chill dough in waxed paper. Roll out on floured surface and cut into shapes, or roll into a long roll and slice. Bake on unbuttered cookie sheet at 400 for about 10 minutes--depends on the thickness you choose. You can sprinkle them with sugar before you bake, or frost them with buttercream frosting after they have cooled.

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