Sugar Cookie Crisps

This is a recipe my mother cut off a margarine box many many years ago. We loved them as children. Simple, easy and tasty. Prep time reflects chill time.

• Ready In: 1 hr 42 mins
• Yields: 48 crisps

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  egg
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Melt margarine. Remove from heat. Add sugar, egg, vanilla. Beat smooth for one minute. Sift dry ingredients over and blend well.
2. Cover and chill for 30 minutes. Shape into two 1 1/2 inch thick rolls. Wrap in wax paper.
3. Chill one hour.
4. Slice and bake on a greased cookie sheet at 350*F for 10 to 12 minutes.