Dawn's Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until combined.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Roll the dough into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each ball slightly with your hand.
7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The cookies will still be soft to the touch.
8. Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Sugar cookies are the perfect blank canvas for decorating.
• You can make your own decorated sugar cookies for special occasions.
• You can add different flavorings or extracts to your sugar cookies.
• These cookies freeze well, so you can make a big batch and freeze them for later.