1 c. sugar
2 sticks butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. milk
2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. plain flour
2 tsp. baking powder

Cream sugar and butter, add eggs, milk and vanilla. Sift together flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt. Mix and roll out on a floured surface. Cut out with cookie cutter and bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. Do not brown top, just brown bottom lightly.