1 c. light brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
dash of ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheet. In large bowl, cream brown sugar, butter, egg and vanilla. Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Add to creamed mixture. Mix thoroughly. CHILL DOUGH BEFORE ROLLING OUT. On well floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with assorted cookie cutters as desired. Arrange on prepared sheet.

Bake 12 minutes or until set. Cool on wire rack.

Makes 3 dozen.