The Best Soft Sugar Cookies

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"I frosted them with vanilla buttercream & sprinkled with sprinkles. They looked adorable, but more importantly, they tasted AMAZING! I even had rave reviews from the teenage boys! - Carrie

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Fall in love with these old-fashioned soft sugar cookies. They are light and fluffy, slightly chewy, and have the perfect sugar cooking tang. Go ahead and spread on some frosting, or enjoy them as they are – pure perfection!

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INGREDIENTS

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Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.

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You can even frost them to make Lofthouse-style cookies! 6 Frosting Recipes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Make these irresistible sugar cookies this holiday season!

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