Fish-Shaped Cut-Outs

Directions

1. 1
   Combine 1 cup butter, sugar, egg and vanilla in bowl.
2. 2
   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
3. 3
   Add flour and baking powder; beat at low speed until well mixed.
4. 4
   Divide dough into thirds.
5. 5
   Shape each third into ball.
6. 6
   Wrap each in plastic food wrap; flatten to 1/2 inch.
7. 7
   Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
8. 8
   Heat oven to 400F.
9. 9
   Roll out dough, one-third at a time, on lightly floured surface (keeping remaining dough refrigerated) to 1/8-inch thickness.
10. 10
    Cut with 3-inch fish-shaped cookie cutter.
11. 11
    Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
12. 12
    Bake 6-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
13. 13
    Let stand 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets.
14. 14
    Cool completely.
15. 15
    Combine powdered sugar, water and 2 tablespoons butter in bowl.
16. 16
    Beat at medium speed, adding additional water, if necessary, for desired glazing consistency.
17. 17
    Tint with food color, if desired.
18. 18
    Glaze cooled cookies; decorate as desired.
19. 19
    Let stand until set.