Sugar Cookies

Hands-On Time: 10 minutes
Ready In: 20 minutes
Yield: 48 cookies

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar - not packed 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter - softened 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and prepare baking sheets with parchment, Silpat or cooking spray.
2. Cream together butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla.
3. Stir together flour and baking soda and add to butter mixture.
4. Roll dough into 1-inh balls and roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on prepared sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes. Cool briefly before removing to racks. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.