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

Sift flour, salt and baking powder. Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs and vanilla. Blend well. Mix in dry ingredients. Chill for 3 to 4 hours or overnight. Cut out in various shapes about 1/4 inch thickness on lightly floured surface. Place on cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 minutes. May sprinkle with colored sugar before baking or frost with powdered sugar icing.