This is the best sugar cookie recipe, I have used it for years. But be warned, it makes about 80 cookies!
Christmas Sugar Cookies
COOKIES:
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 lb butter (softened)
2 t. vanilla
4 c. flour
1 t. soda
ICING:
3 c. powdered sugar
6 T. butter
2-3 T. milk (I usually use about 5/6 for a smoother icing)
2 t. vanilla
Cream sugar, eggs, butter, and vanilla. Add to the mixture the flour and soda. Preheat oven to 350. Bake on foil-lined cookie sheets for ten minutes.
Icing: Combine all ingredients and mix well. Add food coloring if desired.
Also the dough rolls out much easier if you put it in the fridge for about 30 minutes to an hour.