American Flag Cookies

1 c Margarine
1 Egg white -- whipped
2 ts Pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 c Unbleached flour
1 1/2 c Sugar
1 1/2 ts Baking powder
1 ts Red food coloring
1 ts Blue food coloring

Preheat oven to 350.

In a mixing bowl, combine margarine, egg white, and vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, sugar, and baking powder. Mix wet
ingredients with dry until just moistened.

Divide cookie dough into three equal portions.

Tint 1 portion with the red food coloring; and another portion with
the blue food coloring. Mix throughly

Form each portion into long bars.and stack bars on top of each other
using alternating colors (red, white, blue).

Wrap finished cookies in waxed paper and place in the refrigerator for
about an hour.

Cut cookies into 1/4" thick bars. Place on greased baking sheet and
bake for 10 to 12 minutes.