Preheat oven to 350ºF. Cream shortening, sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until blended. Form into 1 inch balls around Wilbur Bud or Kiss. Cover completely. Bake 12 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet. (Do not over-bake.) Frost and decorate as desired. Makes 3 1/2 to 4 dozen.