1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. baking powder
3 c. flour

Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder. Gradually add to butter mixture. Do not chill. Roll half the dough 1/8 inch thick. Dip cookie cutter in flour. Place shapes on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 6-7 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough.