1
cup firmly packed golden
brown sugar
1/2
cup (1 stick) butter
or margarine, softened
1
tablespoon orange rind,
grated
1
egg
1
teaspoon vanilla extract
2
cups all-purpose flour
2
teaspoons baking powder
dash of salt
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheets. Beat brown sugar and butter in large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add orange rind, egg and vanilla; beat until creamy. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture. On well-floured surface, roll out 1/2 dough at a time to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into shapes with floured cookie cutters. Bake on prepared cookie sheets 12-15 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
