Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies bake evenly and develop that lovely golden color.
Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This can take about 3-5 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed. The air incorporated at this stage will help give your cookies a tender texture.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Next, add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, pour in the vanilla essence, continuing to beat until everything is well combined. The mixture should appear smooth and creamy.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour to aerate it. Gradually add the flour to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tougher cookies.
Shape the Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on ungreased baking sheets, leaving enough space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking.
Bake:
