Butter Cookies

These crisp tender cookies are great for decorating. Usually I would use a sugar cookie dough for this but decided to try something different for these Halloween cookies.

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup butter, room temperature
1 large egg
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 Tablespoon orange juice
1 Tablespoon vanilla

1. In a large mixing bowl beat butter and sugar until light and creamy. Add egg and orange juice and mix well. Add vanilla to the mixture and beat well.

2. Fold in flour and baking powder until well incorporated.

3. Flatten dough and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

4. Heat oven to 350 degrees.

5. Roll out dough on a well-floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into shapes. Place an inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. I use a baking stone so I never have to worry about greasing.

6. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes. Remove immediately and let cool on wire rack.

7. Decorate cookies when they are completely cool.