| 1 | Soften butter and beat until creamy. |
| 2 | Beat in sugar until smooth. |
| 3 | Add egg and vanilla; mix well. |
| 4 | Stir in flour and baking powder until thoroughly mixed. |
| 5 | Chill 2 to 3 hours. |
| 6 | Roll dough thin on floured board. |
| 7 | Cut into desired shapes. |
| 8 | Bake on ungreased cookie sheet in 375°F oven 8 to 10 minutes. |
| 9 | To frost: beat one egg white until foamy. |
| 10 | Beat in ?cup unsifted c and h powdered sugar. |
| 11 | Tint with food coloring. |
| 12 | Paint cookie with frosting before baking. |
| 13 | Makes 4-dozen cut-out cookies. |
