Roll out Cookies

Preheat oven to 400°.

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer. Beat in egg and vanilla.

Add baking powder and flour, one cup at a time, mixing after each addition. The dough will be very stiff. Blend last flour in by hand. Do not put into refrigerator. Divide dough into 2 balls.

On a floured surface, roll each ball in a circle approximately 12-inches in diameter and 1/8-inch thick. Use a cutter as a guide. Dough should be only slightly thinner than cutter.

Dip cutter in flour before each use.

Bake on ungreased sheet on top rack until lightly browned, 6 to 7 minutes.