Butter Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour, measure and resift with baking powder.
2. 2
   Cream butter thoroughly; add sugar and continue creaming until well mixed.
3. 3
   Mix in the well beaten egg.
4. 4
   Add vanilla.
5. 5
   Stir in sifted dry ingredients in 2 or 3 parts until dough is smooth.
6. 6
   If some chocolate cookies are desired, add chocolate, which has been melted and cooled, to half the dough.
7. 7
   Roll out 1/8-inch thick and cut into desired shapes.
8. 8
   Bake on ungreased cookie sheet in a 400° oven until delicately brown.
9. 9
   Makes 3 to 4 dozen.