1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder

Cream butter, sugar, vanilla and egg until fluffy. Add flour and baking powder. Blend until well mixed. Chill dough for 2 hours or overnight. Roll out on a lightly floured surface, 1/8 inch thick. Cut with a cookie cutter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Cool before storing.