Holly Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

 * 1 cup butter
 * 1/2 cup sugar (originally 2/3 cup)
 * 1 egg
 * 3 teaspoon vanilla (originally 1 teaspoon)
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 3 cups of flour (originally 2 1/2 cups sifted flour)
 * 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (originally omitted)

Directions

 * 1) Cream together: 1 cup butter, 1/2 cup sugar
 * 2) Beat in 1 egg
 * 3) Add 3 teaspoons vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3 cups of flour and 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
 * 4) Mix until all ingredients are well blended.
 * 5) Chill dough 3-4 hours before rolling.
 * 6) Preheat oven to 425 degrees (orignially 350)
 * 7) Roll out 1/4" thick and cut.
 * 8) Bake about 5-7 minutes (originally 8-10) or until barely colored.
 * 9) Remove from cookie sheets and cool on wire racks.
 * 10) Cookies can be frosted and decorated or eaten just plain.


 * write up by Ann


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