Makes 8 dozen

• 1 cup butter, softened

• 1 cup sugar

• 2 eggs

• 1/4 cup half/half cream

• 3 cups flour

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in cream. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until easy to handle.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8" thickness. Cut with floured cookie cutters. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Frost and decorate as desired.