Thoroughly cream butter, sugar and vanilla.

Add egg; beat till light and fluffy.

Stir in milk.

Stir together dry ingredients; blend into creamed mixture.

Divide dough in half. Chill 1 hour.

On lightly floured surface, roll to 1/8" or 1/4" thickness.*

Cut in desired shapes with cookie cutters.

Bake on greased cookie sheet at 375 degrees for about 6-8 minutes.

Cool slightly; remove from pan.

*Chill other half of dough till ready to use.

Yield: 2 dozen