Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • sparkling white sugar

Method

  • beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
  • gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating well.
  • add egg and vanilla;beat well.
  • combine flour,salt,baking soda and baking powder.
  • beat into batter alternatly with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  • shape dough into 2 discs,wrap well and refridgerate at least 1 hour.
  • roll each disc to a 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface.
  • cut with a 3 inch cutter, place 1 inch apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • sprinkle with sugar.
  • bake at 400 degrees for 7-8 minutes.
  • cool 1 minute and move to wire racks.