Classic Sugar Cookies Recipe Passed Down from Generation to Generation

Indulge in these delicious sugar cookies that have been a family favorite for years. With a perfect balance of sweetness and buttery flavor, these cookies are sure to bring a smile to your face. Perfect for holidays, parties, or just a sweet treat any time.

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla.
4. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
5. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
6. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.
7. Let cool on wire racks.

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