You Can Cook: Sugar Cookies

Technically, this post should be called "You Can Bake," but after a week where you've mastered two new main dishes and two yummy sides, it's time to reward yourself with a little baking. And there is no cookie easier to bake than sugar cookies!

Difficulty: *

Ingredients:

• 1 c. butter
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 2 3/4 c. flour

Method:

1. Using either a brisk stirring motion or a hand blender set to medium, cream butter and sugar.
2. Using a spatula, gradually add in egg, vanilla, baking powder and flower. Fold until smooth.
3. Using a method below, prepare cookie and then bake for 8 to 10 minutes at 400.
   

Cookie Options:

• Roll out dough on a floured surface. Use cookie cutters to cut desired shapes.
• Instead of rolling, simply pull off small pieces and form into a ball.