Sweet Luck Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon milk
• Extra sugar for sprinkling (symbolic spoon of sugar)

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
5. Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Shape the Cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, form balls of dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheets. Leave enough space between each cookie for spreading.
7. Symbolic Sugar Sprinkling: Just before baking, sprinkle a little extra sugar over the top of each cookie. This represents the symbolic spoon of sugar and adds a touch of sweetness.
8. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should be slightly soft.
9. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy and Share: Share these cookies with friends and family, spreading sweetness and positivity just like the symbolic act of leaving a spoon of sugar in your backyard.

Optional Twist:

For an added touch of whimsy, you could make a small indentation in the center of each cookie before baking and fill it with a tiny bit of colorful sprinkles or edible glitter, representing a bit of magic and luck.

These “Sweet Luck Sugar Cookies” are a delightful and symbolic treat that can serve as a reminder of the sweetness and positivity in life. Enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee, and may they bring you good fortune!