Easy Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:

For the Cookies:

1 cup butter or margarine, softened

1 cup sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 3/4 cups flour

Instructions:

Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.

Cream Butter and Sugar:

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add Egg and Vanilla:

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.

Combine Dry Ingredients:

In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.

Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet:

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Form Cookies:

Roll the dough into balls or use cookie cutters to create shapes. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets.

Bake:

Bake for 6-8 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.

Cool:

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Decorate (Optional):

Once cooled, the cookies can be decorated with icing, sprinkles, or enjoyed as they are.

These Easy Sugar Cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re decorating them for a holiday, enjoying them with a cup of tea, or making them for a special event. They’re simple to make and delicious to eat!

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