Soft Sugar Cookies

This weekend we had an early Halloween celebration since half the family will not be around for the big day. I made some sugar cookies for the kids to decorate. Sadly, we ate all the decorated cookies before I got a picture, but that should let you know how yummy they were.

2 c. sugar
1 c. butter, softened
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 c. sour cream
6 c. flour, plus more for rolling
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

With a mixer, cream together the sugar and butter (if you forgot to take the butter out, no worries, just microwave for 10-20 seconds and beat with mixer until softened). Add the eggs, vanilla and sour cream until well combined. In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients and slowly add until well mixed. Divide dough into 2 balls, wrap in plastic wrap in a disc shape and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results. Once chilled, remove from fridge and let rest at room temp for a few minutes. Roll out to 1/4 inch thick and cut into desired shapes. I usually get around 50 cookies. Bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes until edges turn golden brown. Remove and let cool. Frost and decorate as desired.