Sugar Cookies VII

This is my family's recipe for sugar cookies. I have yet to find one like it. The dough can be frozen to use later. I have rolled them out or dropped them. They are best rolled out.

• Calories: 265 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Cream the butter and then gradually add the sugar. Cream thoroughly.

Step 3

Add the eggs one at a time to the sugar and butter. Add the baking soda next. Lastly, add the flour, salt, and flavoring.

Step 4

Cover and chill for several hours or freeze.

Step 5

Roll out on a lightly floured surface and cut in fancy shapes. Bake until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.