Reply to "Balance Between Taste and Shape . . . Help!"

My recipe is very similar.  It sounds like you need to weigh your ingredients.  I can always tell when my dough is done when most of the dough pulls from the side.  I would also decrease the baking powder to 1 teaspoon and I would increase the vanilla. also, how soft is your butter?  I soften a little and cut into pieces.  Be sure to chill your cookies in the refrigerator or freezer before baking.  Are you rolling your dough with flour, instead do it between parchment paper.  Last, instead of flour I use an equal amount of flour and powdered sugar.  My cookies get raves and spread a little, but not a lot.  Good luck!