sugar cookies

YUM. 

it is me and kevin's turn to host bible study tonight 

and the host provides dinner & dessert.

so ivy helped me make these after her nap, naturally.

i just picked this because i thought ivy would have fun making them

but they are actually the best cookies i've ever eaten. 

and i'm not even a huge sugar cookie fan.

we ate them warm from the oven and goodness, they were perfect.

(am i just really hungry??)

we were sitting at her little table, and ivy said

"mama, we need something to drink. maybe milk."

(haha)

so i got us some and she said 

"cheers"

and i said 

"cheers"

and it was heaven.

recipe from Baker's Illustrated

2 cups flour

½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 large egg
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

assorted sprinkles

Preheat to 375.

Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or spray them with nonstick cooking spray. 

Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl; set aside.

Cream the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the egg and vanilla; beat at medium speed until combined, about 30 seconds. Add the dry ingredients and beat at low speed until just combined, scraping down the bowl as needed.

 Chill the dough for 30 minutes or so.

Roll into medium sized balls and roll around in sugar or sprinkles if you want (and you do want).

Place on baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes, or until barely golden brown.

Eat warm or let cool. 

enjoy!