Rolled Animal Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter.
2. 2
   Gradually add sugar and cream well.
3. 3
   Blend in the egg, cream, baking powder, baking soda, salt and vanilla.
4. 4
   Gradually add flour and mix well.
5. 5
   Chill dough until firm, several hours (it is hard to roll out otherwise).
6. 6
   Heat oven to 400F (200C).
7. 7
   Roll out dough on a floured board to about 1/8- inch thick.
8. 8
   Cut into desired shapes with a flour-dipped cookie cutter.
9. 9
   Place on ungreased or lightly greased cookie sheet.
10. 10
    Decorate with colored sugar and chocolate sprinkles and use.
11. 11
    Bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until a little brown.
12. 12
    Cool on racks.
13. 13
    Don't forget to cut the little holes if you wish to hang on the tree.