1 egg, beaten 2/3 c. butter 3/4 c. sugar 1 t. vanilla extract 1/4 c. baking cocoa 1-1/2 c all-purpose flour 1 t. baking powder 1/2 t. salt Optional: frosting, colored sugar
Combine egg, butter and sugar; blend until creamy. Add remaining ingredients. Form dough into 2 flattened rounds; chill. Roll out on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters as desired; place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool; frost and sprinkle with sugar, if desired. Makes 2 to 3 dozen.
