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

Cream first 4 ingredients together until light and fluffy. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Beat well. Chill dough 1 hour. Roll dough 1/8-inch thick. Cut into desired shapes.

Bake on ungreased cookie sheets 6 to 8 minutes at 400°F.

Yield: 5 dozen.