Tree Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. sugar
1 c. butter/margarine
2 eggs, slightly beaten (reserve 1 white)
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Mix baking powder, flour and sugar.
Cut butter in as for pastry, until very finely divided.
Add slightly beaten eggs, reserving one egg white to brush tops of cookies, and vanilla. Work mix lightly but persistently until smooth dough is made. Chill 1 or 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Take a small amount. Roll out on board.
Cut into any desired shape.
Bake on sheets at 375\u00b0 for 5 to 7 minutes.
Decorate.