Best EVER Sugar Cookies

I don't know about you, but making sugar cookies isn't worth is unless they turn out AMAZING.  And these don't disappoint!  They were not too hard to make either.  They are soft and chewy and simply amazing.  Go out and get the ingredients and make them this weekend!  The perfect treat for your kiddos after a long week of school.

I made the dough the night before and wrapped it in saran wrap to chill overnight in the fridge.  The next morning, I took it out and let it sit for about 10 minutes before I rolled them out.  To make it easier, I cut my dough into about 4 sections and rolled it out on a floured surface.

I just used a circle cookie cutter and cut out circles.  They really did hold their shape, so next time I make these, I am going to Halloween shapes!

Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.  This makes it so they don't stick to the bottom of your cookie sheet.

Put them in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes and lay out on counter on more parchment paper and let cool completely before frosting them. (I may have eaten a few even before they were frosted because they were just that good!)

My kids have already been asking when I can make them again, like everyday!

Best EVER Sugar Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 cup sour cream
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4 teaspoons baking powder

*More flour might be needed

Combine butter and sugar together and mix well.  Add in the sour cream and blend.  Then add the eggs and vanilla.  In a separate bowl, add all the dry ingredients together and mix.  Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix really well.  Then add more flour.  Probably another 1 cup (a little at a time).  You don't want the dough to be too sticky.  Wrap dough in saran wrap and refrigerate for at least a few hours (or overnight)  Roll out on floured working space and cut out shapes about 1/2 inch thick.  Put on parchment lined cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.  Place on parchment paper to let cool.

Cream Cheese Frosting

1 stick butter, softened
1 block cream cheese, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1-2 tsp vanilla
milk

Mix butter and cream cheese together really well.  Add the powdered sugar and vanilla.  Then add in a little milk (I eye-ball it).  Add more milk or powdered sugar until you get the consistency you want.  Add in a little food coloring if desired.