2/3 cup Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter or other shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg, well beaten
2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

Mix sweetened condensed milk, butter, vanilla, and egg.

Sift flour. Measure. Add baking powder and salt and sift again.

Add gradually to first mixture to form a stiff dough. Chill.

Roll 1/8-inch thick on slightly floured board. Cut with floured cookie cutter.

Sprinkle with sugar, coconut flakes, or currants.

Place on greased baking sheet.

Bake in moderate oven (375°F.) 10 minutes or until brown.

Remove from pan at once.

Makes about 48 cookies.