• ½ c margarine
  
• 1 egg
  
• 1 t vanilla
  
• 2 t baking powder
  
• 1 c sugar + more for sprinkling on top
  
• 1 T milk
  
• 2 c flour
  
• ¼ t salt

Beat margarine, sugar, egg, milk and vanilla together until fluffy. Sift dry ingredients and add to egg mixture. Chill dough thoroughly (at least 2 hours). Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface. Using a cookie cutter, cut out shapes and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 375° for 8 minutes. Cool and store in a tightly covered container.

Makes 4 dozen.