Preparation Steps

• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
• Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 0.25 inch thickness. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
• Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
• Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Decorate as desired.