Things You'll Need:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Pinch salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
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Step 1
Use an electric mixer to beat the sugar and butter together until creamy. Add in vanilla and egg and continue to beat until thoroughly mixed.
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Step 2
Mix flour, salt and baking powder together in a separate, small mixing bowl using a wire whisk.
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Step 3
Slowly add the flour mixture into the larger bowl with the creamed ingredients. Mix all ingredients together using the electric mixer until well blended.
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Step 4
Scoop dough onto a sheet of wax paper, and use your hands to shape the dough into a log 12 inches in length. Fold the edges of the wax paper around the log and place it in the refrigerator to chill for three to four hours.
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Step 5
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Take dough out of fridge when firm, and use your hands to shape it into 2-inch balls. Place the balls onto a baking sheet, two inches apart.
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Step 6
Bake cookies for 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove cookies from oven and place on wire racks to cool.
