1 c. (2 sticks) butter
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
Sm. pinch of salt
Nuts, cherries, chocolate chips

Cream butter, add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add vanilla, stir in flour sifted with salt and baking powder. Mix until smooth. Form into small balls, put on ungreased baking sheet. Press nut, cherry, or a chocolate chip on top of each. Bake in slow oven at 300 degrees for 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.