2 c. butter
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add well beaten eggs and vanilla. Mix flour, salt and baking powder and add to above mixture. Drop 1/2 teaspoon of batter onto ungreased cookie sheet and press lightly with fork to flatten. Brush with egg whites and garnish. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.