1 1/2 c. sugar
2 c. butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking powder
5 c. flour
2 tsp. vanilla

Mix sugar, butter and eggs together. Add vanilla. Mix flour and baking powder together and add to sugar mixture, a little at a time. Roll into balls and place on greased cookie sheets. Flatten with a fork dipped in water. Bake at 350 degrees until light brown around edges, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.