1/2 lb. butter (I use real butter)
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. all-purpose flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
Colored sugars, tiny multi-colored candies, etc.

Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir into the butter mixture, blend well. Chill thoroughly. Roll out small portions of the dough at one time to slightly less than 1/8 inch thickness. Cut with Christmas cookie cutters. Place an inch apart on a lightly-greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees, 10 to 12 minutes or until delicately browned at the edges. Remove to rack to cool. Frost the cookies with the sugar glaze, using a knife for spreading. Before the glaze hardens, sprinkle with decorations as desired. Makes about 5 dozen cut-outs.

SUGAR GLAZE:

1 1/2 c. confectioners sugar, sifted
3 tbsp. light corn syrup
2 tbsp. milk
1/4 tsp. vanilla
Food coloring (optional)

Combine first 4 ingredients, blend well. Tint portions of the frosting with food coloring, if desired. Cover with a damp cloth until ready to use.