Cream until light and fluffy:

1/2 c. butter
1 c. white sugar

Beat in:

1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift together:

3 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder

Fold dry ingredients into creamed mixture. Alternate with 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk. Beat well after each addition. Chill dough.

Roll out on floured board to 1/8 inch thick. Cut with Easter cutters or any other cutters. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Cool and decorate.