Golden Glow Sugar Cookies (No Baking Powder)

No baking powder? No problem. These sugar cookies rely on butter, sugar, and a perfect baking technique to stay tender and delicious — ready for frosting, sprinkles, or enjoying plain with tea.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp salt

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour and salt together.
4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until dough forms.
5. Divide dough in half, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
7. Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
8. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool before decorating or serving.