Allrecipes' Classic Easy Sugar Cookies

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare two ungreased baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.

In a large bowl with an electric hand mixer (or stand mixer), beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully blended.

Gradually add the flour mixture on low speed, blending just until a workable dough forms.

Roll dough into walnut-sized balls (about 1 to 1 ½ inches in diameter) and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.

Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are just barely golden.

Allow cookies to rest on the sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack.