Simple Sugar Cookies

Sugar Cookies are a favorite cookie among many, whether it be during the holidays or at special times throughout the year. This is a recipe I often use and find success with, and I hope you do too!

What You'll Need:

Dry Ingredients:

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. baking powder

Wet Ingredients:

1 c. butter, softened

1 1/2 c. sugar

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla

Other:

Decorations can include colored sugar crystals or sprinkles.

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a small bowl, stir together the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, and baking powder.) Set aside.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. It's easiest to use a mixer for this, and ensure that the mixture is creamed well. Add egg and vanilla. Slowly blend in the dry ingredients. Roll dough into small balls, and place onto an ungreased cookie sheet.

3. Pat the top of the cookies down slightly with the bottom of a teaspoon, and then add sprinkles or sugar crystals if desired.

4. Bake 8-10 minutes in preheated oven, or until the cookies are a golden color. Let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

Sugar cookies can be made for any holiday, and by adding different colors of sugar or sprinkles, can be very festive. Enjoy!