Sift:

3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream:

1 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar

Add:

1 unbeaten egg
2 tbsp. cream or milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Blend in dry ingredients. Chill 1 hour. Roll out on a floured surface, 1/3 at a time. Cut into desired shapes. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with colored sugars.

Bake at 400 degrees for 4 to 6 minutes. Let cookies sit on a cookie sheet a couple of minutes to prevent breaking. Makes 4 to 5 dozen cut outs or 5 to 6 dozen pressed cookies.