Sugar Cookies

I love sugar cookies!  These cookies are so delicious.  They aren't too sweet, and are quite addictive.  They are the perfect cookie for cutting out shapes and decorating.

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter (room temperature)

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 1 egg

• 2 3/4 cup flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

Directions

• Beat butter, sugar and vanilla on high speed for 2 minutes

• Add in egg and beat again for 2 minutes

• In separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder

• Add dry ingredients to mixture in 3 additions, mixing in between each addition

• Transfer dough to lightly floured surface and roll out 1/4" thick

• Cut out desired cookie shapes

• Bake at 375F for 8 minutes, or until they have golden brown edges  

• Let cool, and enjoy!

*Makes two dozen 2” x 2" cookies.  Cookies will keep for 2 weeks.