Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies

This recipe is one Nana found from the Food Network. She had a great eye for good recipes, so this one will not disappoint I'm sure. 

1 C. Butter (unsalted)

1 C. White Sugar

2 Eggs, lightly beaten

1 t. Vanilla

3 C. Flour

2 t. Baking Powder

1 t. Salt

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add in the eggs and vanilla. In a second bowl, combine and mix well the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir flour mixture into the creamed mixture about a cup at a time. Chill dough for 3 to 4 hours.

Roll out dough to about 1/4" thick and cut into shapes with cookie cutters. Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar. You might want to leave out this process if you are going to frost your cookies. Bake on parchment lined sheet pans, or on a silpat. Oven should be preheated to 350º. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes depending on the size of the cookies. Remove from sheet pans to a rack to cool completely.