Sift together into mixing bowl:

3 c. sifted plain flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar

Cut in 1 cup soft butter until particles are fine.

Add:

1 slightly beaten egg
3 tbsp. cream
1 tsp. vanilla

Blend thoroughly. Dough may be refrigerated if desired. Roll out on floured pastry cloth or board to 1/8 inch thickness. Sprinkle with sugar; cut into desOred shapes. (Ir, sprinkle with colored sugar after cutting.) Bake in moderately hot oven (400 degrees) 5-8 minutes until delicately browned. Makes 6-7 dozen.