Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
  • Decorative sprinkles or colored sugar

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms.
  6. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Sprinkle tops with sugar or decorative sprinkles if desired.
  8. Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.