Michelle's Soft Sugar Cookies

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take approximately 3-5 minutes.

Recipe View 2 mins Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing by hand until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 8 hrs Form the dough into a disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight. This step is crucial for preventing the cookies from spreading too much during baking. (8 hours - overnight)

Recipe View 10 mins Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to a thickness of 1/8 to 1/4 inch. Use cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Place the cut-out cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between each cookie.

Recipe View 7 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Watch carefully, as they can burn easily. (6-8 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.