1/2 to 1 c butter
1 c sugar
1 egg or 2 yolks
1 tbsp cream or milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 c flour

Combine ingredients.

Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. Can be put in refrigerator as icebox cookies by adding 1/2 c more flour. Can add chocolate chips. Can form logs and roll in colored sugar to slice and bake.