Can i use baking soda instead of baking powder when baking sugar cookies?
Sugar Cookies Recipe 1 large egg 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, slightly soft 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus as needed For Decorating: 1 cup confectioners’ sugar About 1 tablespoon milk Food coloring, if desired Sprinkles, candies, cored sugar as desired Whisk the egg and vanilla in a small bowl and set aside. With a hand held mixer in a large bowl, cream the butter until fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, add both sugars, and continue beating until light, 2 to 3 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl again, if needed, then add the egg mixture, beating for about 1 minute. Sift the salt with the flour. Reduce the mixer to a low speed and then add the flour mixture, mixing just until blended. Turn the dough out of the bowl. Divide the dough in half and place each half between 2 pieces of lightly floured parchment or waxed paper. Use a rolling
