Roll Out Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer. Beat in egg and vanilla.
3. 3
   Add baking powder and flour, one cup at a time, mixing after each addition. The dough will be very stiff. Blend last flour in by hand. Do not put into refrigerator. Divide dough into 2 balls.
4. 4
   On a floured surface, roll each ball in a circle approximately 12-inches in diameter and 1/8-inch thick. Use a cutter as a guide. Dough should be only slightly thinner than cutter.
5. 5
   Dip cutter in flour before each use.
6. 6
   Bake on ungreased sheet on top rack until lightly browned, 6 to 7 minutes.