1/2 c. butter or shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream the above ingredients.

Add:

2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. cream or milk

Chill dough for 1 hour. Roll thin. Cut with large cutter. Sprinkle sugar on top. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Watch closely and do not brown.