These are by far the best sugar cookies I have ever had! I made Valentine cut-outs for my daughter's class and my family loved them so much that I made another batch the next weekend for my kids to decorate. I used 3 1/4 cups flour and real butter. Larger, thick cookies come out even softer. I bake just until the centers are set then leave them on the cookie sheet for a minute to "cook" a little longer before putting them on the racks. WONDERFUL! WONDERFUL!!