Italian Cookies III

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.
3. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and place them 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are golden.
5. Let cookies cool for 1 minute on the cookie sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• These Italian cookies are a variation of the traditional Italian cookie, biscotti.
• These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.
• These cookies can be decorated with chocolate chips, sprinkles, or colored sugars.