How To Make Sugar Cookies

In a large bowl, mix together the butter and sugar with a fork until the mixture is light in color and fluffy.

Once the butter and sugar mixture is light and smooth, add the egg and vanilla and mix well to combine.

Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture being sure to combine fully, but do not over-mix.

When just mixed, split the dough into two and form two 5-6” disks, wrap in plastic wrap and put in the refrigerator to cool before cutting.

Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees and line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone cooking mat to prevent the cookies from sticking.

Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of flour on a work surface, and using the rolling pin, roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thickness.

Using your choice of cookie cutters, cut the dough into desired shapes.

Transfer the cookies to your prepared baking sheet — leave about 1” of space between each cookie.

Bake the cookies for 10 minutes or until lightly golden, then remove them from the oven—using oven mits, of course!

Move the cookies to a plate or cooling rack after a minute or two, and let them cool completely before eating or decorating.