Ingredients for - Glazed Butter Cookies

1. 1/2 cup butter, softened
2. 3/4 cup sugar
3. 1 egg
4. 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
5. 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
6. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
7. 1/4 teaspoon salt
8. Glaze:
9. 1 cup confectioners' sugar
10. 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
11. Red, green and yellow liquid or paste food coloring

How to cook deliciously - Glazed Butter Cookies

1 . Stage

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle.

2 . Stage

On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

3 . Stage

In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Stir in food coloring. Lightly spread over cooled cookies. Let stand until set.