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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