Melt in Your Mouth Sugar Cookies

The BEST melt in your mouth sugar cookies, perfect for the holidays. Everyone raves about them!

By @cambreabakes

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0 cookie dough
• 0 icing
• 0 sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture.
5. Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place them 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
6. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly golden.
8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Optional: Decorate with icing or sprinkles once cooled.