3 c Sifted white wheat flour
1/2 ts Baking powder
1/2 c Granulated white sugar
1 Egg-unbeaten
2 ts Vanilla
1/8 ts Salt
1 c Butter
FROSTING
2 tb Very hot water;
-(approximately)
2 c Powdered sugar
Food coloring; optional
Heat oven to 350F. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Cream
butter and sugar together thoroughly, add egg and vanilla. Beat until
fluffy. Gradually stir in sifted dry ingredients until well-blended. Roll
small amounts of dough 1/2 inch thick on a lightly floured board. Shape
with cookie cutter. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 350F until
delicately browned. 10 to 12 minutes.
Frosting: Mix together ingredients, add food coloring if desired and
sprinkle with sugar decorations.
Yields
12 Servings