1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).

3️⃣ Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.

4️⃣ In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

5️⃣ Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. (Tip: If the dough is too sticky, chill it for 15 minutes.)

6️⃣ Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.

7️⃣ Roll each dough ball in colored sanding sugar to coat them in a festive sparkle.

8️⃣ Place the coated dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.

9️⃣ Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, gently press the center of each dough ball to create a small indentation.

🔟 Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.

1️⃣1️⃣ Remove from the oven and immediately press a pastel chocolate button into the center of each cookie while they’re still warm.

1️⃣2️⃣ Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.