n a mixing bowl, blend together butter, cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla.

Slowly add flour and baking powder.

Mix together well. Add food coloring. Blend well. I suggest using an electric mixer.

Chill dough at least one hour.

Roll onto a floured surface to ¼ thickness. Cut out cookies and place on parchment paper.

Bake 7 - 9 minutes at 375° until lightly brown on the bottom.

Let cool before serving.