“If you’re like me, you’ll like these over the crispy version.”

INGREDIENTS

• 2 3/4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• colored crystal sugar (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Stir together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then beat in vanilla.
Gradually stir in dry mixture just until blended.
Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls then roll in colored sugar.
Refrigerate balls for at least 20 minutes or freeze until ready to bake.
Place cookies 2″ apart on an un-greased cookie sheet and flatten slightly with the palm of your hand.
Bake in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned at the edges.
Cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes, then remove to cool on a wire rack.

From: http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/soft-and-chewy-sugar-cookies-67186