Instructions:
Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 375F.
In a large bowl beat the butter until light and fluffy. Beat in sugar, add in three additions. Beat in egg and vanilla.
In a separate bowl stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir into butter mixture in 3 additions.
Divid the dough into half, flatten, wrap in plastic wrap, refrigerate for one to 24 hours.
On a floured surface roll each half of the dough into a 1/4 inch thickness. Use your favorite cookie cutter and place 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheet.
Bake for 10 mintues until golden brown and edges look done.
Remove, let stand for 2 minutes, remove from cookie sheet to racks.
