Christmas Cookies

Beaman Family, Dessert

Ingredients

1 c. butter or margarine

1 c. sugar

1 t. vanilla

1 egg, unbeaten

2 c. sifted all-purpose flour

1 t. baking powder

1 t. salt

Directions

Cream butter to consistency of mayonnaise.
Add sugar gradually while continuing to cream.
Add vanilla and egg; beat until light.
Mix and sift flour, baking powder and salt; blend in.
Chill.
Bake at 325 degrees for 12-15 minutes.

Makes 1 to 3 dozen.
We ice with canned frosting (vanilla) and decorate.

Notes

This is a favorite tradition of the Walker twins, dating back 30 years (are we THAT old??)