Butter Cookies IV

This recipe can be used for ANY holiday -- just change your cookie-cutter shape! A special thank you goes out to my mom Elaine who gave me this excellent recipe!

• Calories: 240 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 2 ¼ ounces colored candy sprinkles
• 3 tablespoons cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).

Step 2

Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar together. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the egg, cream and vanilla extract. Blend thoroughly (this usually works best with your hands).

Step 3

Form dough into a flattened ball, wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours. This mixture can keep for several days.

Step 4

Roll dough out on a floured board to about 1/4 to 1/8 inch thick. Cut out shapes with a cookie cutter and decorate with different types of sprinkles.

Step 5

Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 5 to 8 minutes.