Soft Sugar Cookies III

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the vanilla and egg. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Flatten slightly.
3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Soft sugar cookies are a classic American treat.
• These cookies can be decorated with icing or sprinkles for a festive touch.
• This recipe yields about 3 dozen cookies.