Basic Sugar-Cookie Dough

By beltranm

Makes enough for our 4 varieties of cookies

Ingredients

• •2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
• •2 cups sugar
• •2 large eggs
• •2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
• •2 teaspoons salt
• •5 cups all-purpose flour

Preparation

Step 1

•In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, vanilla, and salt; mix on medium speed until combined. With mixer on low speed, add flour in 2 batches, mixing just until incorporated.
•Divide dough into 4 equal portions. Place each on a piece of plastic wrap; flatten into disks. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or up to 1 week.