Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 ½ cups granulated sugar 1 egg 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your hand. Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still be soft. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Tips: For Extra Soft Cookies: Don’t overbake! The cookies should be slightly underbaked in the center when you take them out of the oven. Decorating: You can frost them with your favorite icing or sprinkle them with colored sugar before baking. Chilling the Dough: If the dough is too soft to handle, chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Feel free to tweak this recipe to your taste or occasion. Enjoy your baking!