# What You'll Need:
→ Sugar Cookies
01 - 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
05 - 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Icing Drizzle
08 - 1 cup powdered sugar
09 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
10 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - Food coloring (optional)
# Method Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
03 - Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until fully combined.
04 - Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients and mix just until incorporated.
05 - Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Gently flatten each ball slightly with your hand or the bottom of a glass.
06 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until edges turn just golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
07 - In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. If desired, divide and tint with food coloring.
08 - Once cookies are fully cooled, drizzle the icing evenly over the tops using a spoon or piping bag. Allow the icing to set before serving.
