What is a easy and simple sugar cookie recipe?

Ingredients:

- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

- 1 cup granulated sugar

- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

- 2 large eggs

- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

- 1 teaspoon baking powder

- 1/4 teaspoon salt

- Sanding sugar, colored sugar, or sprinkles for decorating (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

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

3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.

7. Cut out cookies using your desired shapes and place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

8. Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with sanding sugar, colored sugar, or sprinkles, if desired.

9. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown around the edges.

10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your delicious and simple sugar cookies!