Better Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.
4. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place onto ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten each cookie with a fork.
5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.
6. Cool on wire racks.

Interesting Facts

• Butter cookies are a popular treat in many countries.
• The original butter cookie recipe was created in Germany in the 1700s.
• Butter cookies are often enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee.