Buttery Sugar Cookies

• 2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 5 tablespoons whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Additional sugar
• Walnut halves or raisins, optional

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on greased
3. . Sprinkle with sugar; place a walnut or raisin in the center of each if desired.
4. Bake at 350u0b0 for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

butter, sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, sugar, halves

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/buttery-sugar-cookies/ (may not work)