1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
4 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. sour milk

FROSTING:

3 c. powdered sugar
1/3 c. butter
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. milk

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and milk. Add remaining ingredients. The last cup of flour will have to be kneaded in. Chill dough for one hour. Roll out and cut into cookies. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes, just until edges start to turn light brown.

Frosting: Mix until smooth. Add desired coloring.