1 cup butter (softened)
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tbsp. orange juice (optional)
1 tsp. vanilla

In mixer bowl, mix butter, sugar and egg until lightly fluffy. Beat in flour, baking powder, orange juice and vanilla until smooth and well combined. Chill 2 to 3 hours or until firm enough to be rolled.

Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out dough, 1/2 at a time, on well floured surface to 1/8 to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out with cookie cutters.

Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 400°F for 6 to 10 minutes or until golden brown on edges. Let cool then frost, if desired.

Makes 6 dozen cookies.

Submitted by: Bella Thorpe