1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla or lemon flavoring
1/4 c. milk
1/2 c. nuts (optional)

Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. Soften butter, then cream with sugar. Add egg, mix well, add flour mixture and milk alternately. Drop on greased or Teflon cookie sheet. Bake at 375 to 400 degrees for 8 to 12 minutes. Makes 38 (2 inch) cookies.

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