Poi Sugar Cookies

Recipe from Sugarplum Sweets, Hawaii Ballet Theatre cookbook

3 c. all purpose flour
1 t. baking powder
¼ t. salt
1 ¼ c. sugar

1 c. butter
2 large eggs
¾ c. poi

Sift dry ingredients and cut in butter to small pea size. Add unbeaten egg and poi. Chill dough for about 1 hr. Roll out on a well-floured surface and cut into decorative shapes. Place on cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 min. in oven preheated to 375. Cool on rack and place in airtight container. Makes about 6 dozen.