Million Dollar Sugar Cookies

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.

5. Shape the dough into a ball and cover with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

6. Once chilled, remove the dough from the refrigerator and preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

7. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar until evenly coated.

8. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

9. Gently flatten each dough ball with the bottom of a glass to about 1/2-inch thickness.

10. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden brown.

11. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

12. Once cooled, store in an airtight container to maintain their crisp texture and buttery flavor.