Instructions: In large bowl with mixer at med speed, beat butter, sugar & vanilla until light & fluffy; beat egg in well. In small bowl combine flour, baking powder & salt; with mixer at low, beat into butter mixture & blend well. Flatten dough to disk shape; refrigerate, wrapped in plastic, 1 hour. Heat oven to 350. Work with half of dough at a time; keep remainder refrigerated. Roll out to 1/4" thickness between two sheets of waxed paper or plastic wrap; or mold into shapes. Place on ungreased cookie sheets about 1" apart. Bake 8-15 minutes, depending on thickness of dough until firm to touch & edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Store in air tight containers.

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