Love Cookies
Cookies
Sift together and put aside:
2 3/4 c sifted all purpose flour
1 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
Beat together, blending until smooth:
3/4 c soft butter or margarine
1 c sugar
2 eggs
1 t vanilla extract
Into the butter mixture, stir the flour mixture until smooth.
Chill 1 hour or until firm.
Roll a small amount of dough at a time into 1/8″ thickness. Use floured board. (Keep remaining dough in refrigerator until ready to use.) Cut dough into desired shapes with floured cookie cutter. Put on greased cookie sheets. Bake in pre-heated 375 degree oven for 8 – 10 minutes or until pale brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Icing
Blend together 3/4 c sifted confectioner’s sugar and 2 – 3 teaspoons of water. Add food coloring to attain desired color. While cookies are still warm, brush on glaze.