1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. baking powder
3 1/2 c. flour

Cream butter, sugar and eggs. Pour flour into sifter, add baking powder. Mix to creamed mixture and add vanilla. Chill mixture. Roll out on floured board nut too thin. Use cookie cutters and cut into desired shapes.

Brush with beaten egg (add a little water to the egg, but not too much). Grease aluminum foil and put on cookie sheet. Bake in a slow 325 degree oven for about 10 minutes.