Best Anytime Sugar Cookies

These Best Anytime Sugar Cookies are ideal for any event. They have a buttery and sweet flavor that everyone enjoys, as well as a soft and chewy texture. Whether you decorate them with your favorite sprinkles or leave them plain, they'll be a hit!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Optional: food coloring, sprinkles, or decorating sugar

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and mix until well combined

In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking powder, all-purpose flour, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition

If desired, add a few drops of food coloring to the dough and mix until the color is evenly distributed

Roll the cookie dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet

If you want to decorate the cookies, gently press sprinkles or decorating sugar on top of each cookie

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

Once cooled, your Best Anytime Sugar Cookies are ready to be enjoyed!