1/2 c  Butter
   3/4 c  Sugar
     1    Egg
     1 tb Whipping cream
     1 ts Pure extract (vanilla or
          -lemon; or combo)
 1 1/4 c  Unbleached allpurpose flour
   1/4 ts Baking powder
   1/4 ts Salt
          Coarse sugar for decorating
          -(colored or plain)
 Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream butter and sugar. Add egg. Blend in
 cream and extract. Combine dry ingredients, and add until well blended.
 Shape into a flattened ball. Wrap in parchment and chill at least 1/2 hour.
 Roll out onto lightly floured board until approximately 1/4 inch thick. Cut
 into desired shapes. Sprinkle with sugar, and place on parchment covered
 baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake until golden brown. Yield: 4 dozen
 Sugar Cookies
                 
                 Yields       
                1 Servings