Basic Cookie Dough

By Lorena_321

Ingredients

• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ t. baking soda
• ¼ t. salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 t. vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

1. On waxed paper, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
2. In large bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugar 1 minute or until creamy, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula. Add egg and vanilla; beat until well mixed. Reduce speed to low; gradually beat in flour mixture just until blended, occasionally scraping bowl.
3. Follow directions for your choice of cookie.