Classic cut out sugar cookies with a hint of vanilla and cardamom, perfect for the holiday season. This recipe involves making dough, chilling it, cutting into shapes, baking, and then decorating.
1: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla.
2: In a medium bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Whisk.
3: With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the flour and mix just until well combined, scraping the sides as you go.
4: Cover and chill dough for at least 45 minutes.
5: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on lightly greased cookie sheets.
6: Bake 8-12 minutes (depending on thickness of cookie) or until the cookies are barely hinting at a golden color. They should be neutral in tone when baked. Cool completely.
7: Frost and decorate as you please!
