Brown Sugar Refrigerator Cookies

Directions

Beat together butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and orange rind.

Combine flour, salt, and baking powder; sift into first mixture and mix well.

Chill dough, then shape into roll about 2½ inches in diameter.

Wrap in waxed paper or foil.

Store in refrigerator or freezer.

To bake, unwrap and cut in ⅛ inch slices; lay on greased cookie sheet, then use floured cookie cutters to cut slices into fancy shapes.

Gather up scraps of dough, press together and chill again.

Bake cookies at 400℉ (200℃) for 6 to 8 minutes.

Decorate if desired.

Makes 4 to 5 dozen crisp and butterscotchy cookies.