1 c. butter
2 eggs
2 tsp. baking powder
2 c. sugar
2 1/2 c. flour (sift then measure)
Vanilla (sm. amount)

Cream butter and sugar, add eggs then flour which was sifted with baking powder. Add vanilla. Drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Dip a fork in beaten egg and press down on the cookies until they are very thin. Sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon or nutmeg. Add a nut in the center. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.