Family Foodies

The perfect sugar cookie! Easy to make, shape and decorate.

You will need:

• 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 stick of butter
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla

-Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.

-Combine sugar, butter, egg and vanilla. Beat with a mixer on medium speed until smooth.

-Stir in flour mixture. Shape into a log about 15 inches long.

-Wrap in plastic wrap and refriderate for at least 2 hours, but as long as 2 days.

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

-Cut dough into 1/4 inch thick slices. Place slices on ungreased baking sheets.

-Reshape slices into cut outs if desired.

-We sprinkle colored sugar to decorate before we bake.

-Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes.

-Let cool on baking sheet for one minute, move to wire racks to cool completely.

-Enjoy!