Rolled Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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