Just like Mom made...

Rolled Butter Cookies

Cream together:
4 oz powdered sugar
8 oz butter, softened to room temperature

Add:
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp (scant) baking powder
12 oz flour

Mix well. Chill until hard. Roll out and cut into circles. Bake at 350F until light brown, about 10 minutes.

From Lorn MacIlravie