Paintbrush cookies

3/4 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
Mix flour, baking powder and salt.
Stir together and chill 1 hour.
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
Roll out 1/8 inch thick.
Cut in desired shapes.
Place on ungreased baking sheets.
Paint with egg yolk paint.
Bake 6 to 8 minutes.

EGG YOLK PAINT:
1 egg yolk
1/4 tsp. water

Divide mixture and add food coloring.
Paint designs on cookies with paint brush.
If paint thickens, add few drops of water.