Preheat oven to 190°C C.
In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
Add and beat in egg and vanilla. Blend in the dry ingredients.
Cut the dough into 4 parts.
Take a portion and press it into flatter circle about 1 inch.
Roll the dough to ¼ inch thickness. Cut them with cookie cutters and place them gently onto the butter paper.
Bake 10-15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.
Cool completely on wire racks. Optionally decorate cookies with frosting and colored sugars.