3/4 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

Cream together butter and sugar in bowl. Add eggs, mix in. Add vanilla, flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until smooth. Chill at least 2 hours. Roll out on floured surface. Cut out desired shapes. Bake at 400 degrees for 5 to 8 minutes.