Sugar Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°.
2. 2
   Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl with electric mixer.
3. 3
   Beat in egg and vanilla.
4. 4
   Add baking powder and flour one cup at a time; mix after each addition.
5. 5
   Divide dough into 2 balls.
6. 6
   Roll each ball out on a floured surface.
7. 7
   Cut with cookie cutters.
8. 8
   Bake on ungreased cookie sheet on top rack of oven for 6 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned.
9. 9
   Sprinkle lightly with sugar while hot.