• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Prepare baking sheets by greasing them or lining them with parchment paper.
• In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the egg until well combined.
• Gradually add the flour to the creamed mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
• Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
• Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
• Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
• Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Optional Glaze:

• In a small bowl, mix together 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar with 3 to 4 teaspoons of water until smooth.
• Glaze and decorate the cooled cookies as desired.
• Enjoy these classic vanilla sugar cookies, perfect for any occasion!