Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract5 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup 2% milk
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Cover and refrigerate 15-30 minutes or until easy to handle.
Preheat oven to 350°. On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into desired shapes using a 2-in. cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
Bake 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
