Sugar Cookie Cutouts

Recipe View In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until well combined. (2 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the heavy cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Divide the dough in half, flatten each portion into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 to 3 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm. (180 minutes)

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.

Recipe View On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Place cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugar, if desired.

Recipe View Bake for 12 to 14 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bottoms and edges of the cookies are lightly golden brown. (13 minutes)

Recipe View Remove from baking sheet and cool on wire racks completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.