directions

  • Cream butter and sugar well.
  • Add egg and vanilla and beat well.
  • Combine baking powder and flour.
  • Add gradually to creamed mixture.
  • Chill until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Roll out dough to about 1/4" thickness and cut into desired shapes.
  • Bake for 6 to 8 minutes.
  • When cool, decorate with frosting or icing if desired.

ingredients


    2⁄3cup butter, softened
  • 1⁄2cup sugar
  • 1egg, beaten well
  • 1⁄2teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 3⁄4cups all-purpose flour
  • 1⁄2teaspoon baking powder
  • decorator icing, in various colors or confectioner's sugar icing, colored with food coloring (optional)
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