<human>:  How do I make a basic sugar cookie dough?
<bot>: First, preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup of butter and 1 cup of white granulated sugar until fluffy. Add in 2 large eggs, one at a time, beating until fully combined. In a separate bowl, sift together 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a thick dough forms. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. Once chilled, roll the dough out to a ¼-inch thickness and use cookie cutters of your choice to shape your cookies. Place the cookies on a greased baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Enjoy!