Sugar Cookies

My mom always made us these cookies growing up! Best recipe I've used!


1/2 c. butter or margarine (I always use blue bonnet or country crock)
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, then beat hard.
Sift flour with baking powder and salt. Stir into butter mixture.
Chill dough one hour or more.
roll out on floured board. Cut cookies and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake @ 350 for 7 to 9 minutes. Makes about 20 cookies so I usually double or triple recipe.

Frosting

1 c. powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
1/4 tsp vanilla
1 tbsp butter

Mix all ingredietns together until smooth. Enjoy! Perfect time to make cookies for the holidays!