Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sprinkles (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla and beat until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the sprinkles, if using.
- Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Interesting Facts
- Sugar cookies are one of the oldest types of cookies, dating back to the 18th century.
- The addition of sprinkles to sugar cookies is a relatively recent innovation.
- Sugar cookies are popular around the holidays, as they can be decorated to look like trees, wreaths, snowmen, and more.
