1-1/2 c. butter
1-1/2 c. powdered sugar
2 egg yolks
4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 egg whites, beaten
several T. slivered almonds (optional)

Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar gradually, beating
until it is well blended. Add egg yolks and beat a few minutes
longer. Work in flour gradually. Add vanilla extract. Refrigerate
for a couple of hours. Roll out dough between waxed paper to a
thickness of 1/4 inch. With floured cookie cutters, cut out cookies
from the dough. Place them on greased baking sheets. Brush with
tops with beaten egg whites. If desired, sprinkle the tops with
slivered almonds. Bake in a 350F oven for 10 minutes; then reduce
the heat and bake 2 minutes longer, or until th cookies are golden
brown.

Thank you dear - and the one in the middle is a down south recipe handed down from a family member -

enjoy

Thanks MamaM...I'll try those and see if they come out the way I remember.

Francie is that you in your new Avatar? It's a great shot!

lol...no Cathy...that's my Baby...17 yr old daughter Jess. She is a Senior in High School this year and the empty nest Syndrome is tugging at me already! Time flies.