Rolled Sugar Cookies

• 1 c. butter, softened
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 lg. egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• decorator sugar crystals

1. Beat butter at medium speed of electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well.
2. Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
3. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture; beating until just blended.
4. Shape into a ball; cover and chill for 1 1/2 hours.
5. Divide dough into thirds.
6. Work with 1 portion of dough at a time, storing remaining dough in refrigerator.
7. Roll each portion to 1/4 in. thickness on a lightly floured surface.
8. Cut with cookie cutters to desired shapes. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.
9. Sprinkle with sugar crystals. Bake at 375 degrees for 6-8 minutes or until edges are slightly brown.
10. Let cookies cool slightly on cookie sheets then remove to wire racks.

butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar crystals

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=61861 (may not work)