Ingredients

• 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 1 egg , lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) .
2. 2 Over a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, sugar. Cut in butter and blend with a pastry blender until mixture resembles cornmeal. Stir in lightly beaten egg, cream, and vanilla. Blend well. Dough may be chilled, if desired.
3. 3 On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Sprinkle with sugar; cut into desired shapes. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets.
4. 4 Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, or until delicately brown.

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