1/2 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
2 c. all-purpose flour, sifted
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. milk

Mix all together; drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 6 minutes.

NOTE: For rolled cookies, omit milk.