Perfect Butter Cookies

1/2 cup softened butter

3/4 cup sugar

1 egg

3/4 teaspoon vanilla

1 3/4 cup all purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar plus 1-2 tablespoons milk

In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt and set aside. In a second bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the egg and vanilla and mix again. Slowly add in dry ingredients to the mixture.

Shape into a ball and chill in the refrigerator for one hour. Roll dough on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes. Bake on parchment paper in a 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes. Let cool completely before glazing.