Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Food coloring (optional)
- Chocolate chips or sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter and sugar together for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and roll out the chilled dough, cutting it into pencil shapes.
- Decorate with chocolate chips or sprinkles before baking.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps the cookies hold their shape.
- Adjust baking time based on your oven’s performance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg