Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. 2In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. 3In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. 4Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
5. 5Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until just combined.
6. 6Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. 7Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
8. 8Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.