Sugar Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer.
3. 3
   Beat in egg and vanilla.
4. 4
   Mix baking powder with flour; add 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition.
5. 5
   The dough will be very stiff; blend last.
6. 6
   Preheat oven to 350°.
7. 7
   In a large mixing bowl, mix all ingredients.
8. 8
   Turn mixture on counter or cutting board and knead by hand for 5 minutes or until smooth.
9. 9
   Roll on floured surface and cut with favorite cutters.
10. 10
    Remove and cool.
11. 11
    Make faces with markers or paint with acrylic paints.
12. 12
    Store in a cool dry place.