Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, brandy and mace. Add sifted flour and work dough until smooth. Shape into a roll and wrap in plastic wrap-chill.
Working on lightly floured surface, roll dough out to 1/16" thick and cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies on ungreased baking sheet and sprinkle with colored sugar. Use a toothpick to make a hole near the top of cookie for instering string/hook after baking.
