1 package active dry yeast

1/4 cup warm water -- 110 degrees

2 eggs

1 cup whipping cream

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/3 cup sugar

3 1/2 cups flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 tablespoon salt

In mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Beat eggs, cream, vanilla and sug ar together until mixture is light and fluffy. Stir in yeast. Blend dry ingredi ents; mix in until dough is soft and can be handled easily for rolling. Divide in half. Roll out both halves 1/3" thick on floured board. Cut with Christmas c ooky cutters (star, bell, tree, etc.) Fry in deep fat heated to 375 until brown . Drain on absorbent paper. Serve plain, sugared or glazed.