THE PERFECT SUGAR COOKIE

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup salted butter
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla

Directions

1. Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt in a large bowl; set aside.
2. Using medium speed of an electric mixer, beat butter until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture just until combined.
3. Gather dough into a ball; divide in half. Flatten each half into a disc shape. Wrap each disc with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 – 4 hours.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F.
5. On a well-floured surface, roll out dough 1/8 - 1/4 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes. Bake on ungreased cookie sheets until light golden, about 8 minutes. Let cookies stand for 5 minutes on cookie sheets. Remove from cookie sheets and cool on racks. May be frozen for up to 2 months.