Ingredients
2-1/2 cups butter, softened2 cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1/4 cup 2% milk2 teaspoons vanilla extract7-1/2 to 8 cups (30 to 32 oz.) all-purpose flour4 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs, milk and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk 7-1/2 cups flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture, adding more flour if necessary. Divide dough into four 2-cup portions. Refrigerate, covered, until needed.
Basic Cookie Dough may be used to prepare the following recipes: Classic Sugar Cookies, Crumb-Topped Date Bars, Cherry Surprise Cookies, Chocolate Mallow Cookies and Jelly Sandwich Cookies.
