The Bestest Butter Cookies (Rolled) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten well
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
decorator icing, in various colors or confectioner's sugar icing, colored with food coloring (optional)

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar well.
Add egg and vanilla and beat well.
Combine baking powder and flour.
Add gradually to creamed mixture.
Chill until firm.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Roll out dough to about 1/4\" thickness and cut into desired shapes.
Bake for 6 to 8 minutes.
When cool, decorate with frosting or icing if desired.