3/4 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. cornmeal
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. raisins, nuts, or chips (optional)

Cream butter and sugar in large bowl. Add egg and beat well. Add all other ingredients. Combine with butter mixture. Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Makes 3 dozen.