Best Basic Cookie

Ingredients

• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. 2Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
3. 3Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
4. 4Add egg and vanilla; beat until combined.
5. 5Gradually mix in flour mixture until dough forms.
6. 6Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut with cookie cutters.
7. 7Bake 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.