Leah's Take on Sugar Cookies

It has been a week, and I have been in need of some therapy in the kitchen. I love baking cookies, especially sugar cookies. They are so versatile, and you can have a lot of fun experimenting. That being said, here is my take on the classic sugar cookie. 

What you will need:

 1 medium mixing bowl

 1 large mixing bowl

 Measuring spoons ( 1/4 teaspoon, 1 teaspoon ) 

Measuring cups ( 1 cup,) 

Hand mixer, stand mixer, spoon, or your impeccably clean hands. 

Cookie sheet

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 

3/4 teaspoon salt 

1 1/4 cup sugar

1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter softened

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 large egg

Pre-heat oven to about 345 or 325 if gas oven

Optional but definitely recommended: Chopped dried cranberries and chopped sliced almonds.

Sift your flour, baking powder, and salt together in your medium bowl. 

Beat in your butter sugar, vanilla, and large egg into a large bowl ( If you're using a stand mixer, use the paddle attachment)  now combine your dry mixture to your wet. 

* Leah's baker tip* If no time for softening butter, use a cheese grater at the second smallest grate, and grate your butter for easier mixing results. 

Once thoroughly mixed together :

Scoop some dough balls and sheet them:

Bake for about 8-10 minutes, checking regularly. Remember these are supposed to be chewy, overcooking would be a bummer. 

Yay! If you're enjoying chewy sugar cookies you did it!