Easy Sugar Cookies

By Coldsnap46

"Quick and easy sugar cookies! Terrific plain or with candies in them. This recipe uses basic ingredients you probably already have."

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.

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

Note: Excellent Prep video for this recipe on website. Very helpful tips/suggestions from reviews of this recipe available on website.

*Tip from reviewer: Make sure the butter is COMPLETELY softened. Another reviewer stated that the secret to great sugar cookies is to use margarine.