SOFT AND CHEWY SUGAR COOKIES

 INGREDIENTS

2 3/4 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/4 cups butter

2 cups sugar

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla

colored crystal sugar (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Stir together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.

Beat in eggs one at a time, then beat in vanilla.

Gradually stir in dry mixture just until blended.

Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls then roll in colored sugar.

Refrigerate balls for at least 20 minutes or freeze until ready to bake.

Place cookies 2″ apart on an un-greased cookie sheet and flatten slightly with the palm of your hand.

Bake in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned at the edges.

Cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes, then remove to cool on a wire rack.