Sift together dry ingredients. Using a wooden spoon - add dry mixture to the creamed mixture a little at a time. Mix well.

Cover and chill at least one hour.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters.

Bake on lightly greased cookie sheet in preheated oven (350 degrees) for 6-8 minutes. Makes 2 dozen cookies. Recipe can be easily doubled. Cool and frost.