Easy Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cream butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
4. Stir in vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
9. Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• These cookies are perfect for any occasion.
• They can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
• Adding a teaspoon of almond extract to the batter adds a delicious nutty flavor.