These Simple Sugar Cookies are so easy - and SO amazing! Get the tips and tricks to make Rolled Sugar Cookies with the best Cookie Frosting perfect every time, without the effort!
In a large mixing bowl or the fitted bowl of your mixer, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla.
Gradually add flour, baking powder and salt, mixing well. Refrigerate dough for 1 hour. Quick tip: refrigerate remaining dough until you're ready to roll it out.
Preheat oven to 400℉.
Line your cookie sheets with parchment paper. Roll out dough directly onto the cookie sheets, to 1/4-1/3" thick.
Press your cookie cutter onto the cookie sheets, leaving a half inch or so between each. Peel away your excess dough.
Bake 6-7 minutes and allow to cool on the pan for two minutes before moving to a wire cooling rack.
Decorate with your favorite sugar cookie frosting (our buttercream is linked in the notes below). Serve and enjoy!
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Tips
Refrigerate the dough for at least an hour before rolling it out.
Refrigerate remaining dough while you're rolling out dough to keep it solid & as simple as possible.
Bake the cookies in a pre-heated oven for the best results.
Let the cookies cool to room temperature before frosting them.