Butter Cookies Recipe

Steps

1. 1Preheat oven to 350º F.
2. 2Add flour, baking powder, and salt to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
3. 3Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg until well-combined. Slowly spoon in flour mixture mixing on medium speed until well-combined, then add vanilla and mix just until combined.
4. 4Scoop cookie dough by the tablespoon onto a large baking sheet, leaving about 2-inches between each cookie. Press down on cookie dough ball lightly with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass until about 1/2-inch thick. Bake 10-13 minutes until lightly browned.
5. 5Cool completely.