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
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- 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.
- 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.
