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TIMELESS CLASSIC SUGAR COOKIES
4 cups sifted flour (sift first, measure second)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter (1 1/2 sticks), softened
1 1/2 cups extra fine sugar
2 LARGE eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons PURE vanilla

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Lightly grease baking sheets.
• Sift together the pre-sfited flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
• In a large bowl beat the butter and sugar together until fluffy.
• Add eggs and vanilla, beating well.
• Stir in one third of the flour mixture until incorporated and repeat two more times until you have a smooth stiff dough.
• Dust wax paper with powdered sugar.
• Roll out a portion of dough until 1/4 inch thick.
• Cut out cookies as desired and place on baking sheet.
• Bake 10 minutes until cookies are firm and golden brown.
• Allow to cool COMPLETELY before icing or decorating.