Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth
Beat in eggs one at a time
Add the vanilla and mix well
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and the baking powder
Gradually mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients. Don't over-mix
Chill dough for 30 minutes to make it firm for handling. (optional)
Either make individual cookies with your favorite holiday cookie cutters or make them into a log for easy slicing.
If bringing it to your campsite, wrap it with parchment paper or plastic wrap for ease of transport
When ready to bake at your campsite, place dough onto a baking sheet or any other campfire-friendly tray.
Bake until the edges are golden brown.
Let them cool before enjoying them.