Hit of the Party Halloween Cookies

In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and blended.Beat in egg and vanilla.In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.Shape dough into two portions.Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic.Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll.

Preheat oven to 350°.On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 0.25-in.thickness.Cut with floured 2.5 in.Halloween-shaped cookie cutters.Place 2 in.apart on ungreased baking sheets.Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are light brown.Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

In a large bowl, beat confectioners’ sugar, shortening and enough water to reach spreading consistency.Tint frosting and decorate as desired.Let stand until set.