Rolled Sugar Cookies
1/2 c butter, softened
1/2 c sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp almond or vanilla extract
2 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and extract. Stir together flour and baking powder. Add to butter mixture. Pat dough into a flattened square, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 2 hours. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Working with 1/3 of dough at a time, roll out (1/4" thick) onto lightly floured surface and cut with desired cookie cutters. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake 19 minutes. Remove to wire rack and cool completely.