Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.

Place butter and vanilla in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cream on medium speed until mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes. Gradually add sugar over about 30 seconds and continue beating for 1 minute. Add eggs and beat until combined. Stop and scrape bowl.

Sift dry ingredients together. Gradually add dry ingredients on low speed until thoroughly mixed, about 1 minute.

Use a cookie scoop or two spoons to drop cookies onto prepared baking sheet, about 3 inches apart. Bake for 6-8 minutes, until just barely golden at the bottom.

Sprinkle with sugar while still hot. Allow to cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.