Soft sugar cookies

Ingredients:

• 2.5 cups premium flour
• 0.5 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp fine salt
• 1.5 cups sugar + extra for coating
• 220 g unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large egg

Preparation:

1. Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 190°C. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.
   
   In a large bowl, beat the sugar and butter with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the vanilla and egg and beat until smooth. Add the flour mixture in two additions and mix on low speed until combined.
3. Place a small amount of sugar in a small bowl. Scoop out 1 heaping tablespoon of dough, roll into balls, and roll in sugar. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheets, about 5 cm apart. You'll have some dough left over for a second batch.
4. Bake until the cookies are golden brown around the edges, 12-14 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once the baking sheets are cool, repeat with the remaining dough. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days..
   
   
   Note
   
   When measuring flour, spoon it into a dry measuring cup and remove any excess. Scooping directly from the bag will compact the flour, resulting in dry baked goods.