utter for a minute or two in a stand mixer and then add sugar- cream together until smooth. Add vanilla and egg and mix. Add salt and baking powder and flour. If dough is super sticky and wet add up to 1/4c more flour. Divide dough and form into a disc or logs and chill until firm. (a few hours in fridge or toss in freezer for 30min-1hour)Either slice off rounds to bake circular cookies or roll out and use cookie cutters. Bake at 350 for about 8-10 minutes. Dipping cookie cutters in flour can help them not stick! If you don't care about the cookies holding shape and just want sugar cookies in your mouth- no need to chill.