3 c. flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. butter
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream butter, sugar and vanilla in a large bowl until fluffy. Add eggs and blend together. Measure flour, salt and baking powder in another bowl. Sift all dry ingredients. Mix dry ingredients with creamed ingredients. Chill for 1 hour or until firm. Roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Bake on greased cookie sheets at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on wire racks.