GRAMMIE’S WELL-LOVED SUGAR COOKIES

6 dozen smaller or 3-4 dozen medium sized cookies.

1 c. sugar

3 c. sifted flour

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

1 egg

1/4 tsp. salt

1 tsp. water

1 cup butter,

1 cup sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla. Add

1 egg,

1 teaspoon water; beat all until fluffy. Combine

3 cups sifted flour,

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder,

1/4 teaspoon salt and blend all. Chill

1 hour, wrapped in waxed paper.