Delicate butter cookies with icing sugar, vanilla, and optional cherries or walnuts.

Steps

1. Sift dry ingredients together and set aside.
2. Cream butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in egg and vanilla.
4. Stir in dry ingredients until well blended.
5. Shape into balls or roll and cut. Top with cherries or walnuts if desired.
6. Bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 375°F for 10–12 minutes until lightly browned.