5 c. plain flour
2 eggs
2 c. sugar
1 lb. butter
1 tbsp. flavoring (vanilla or almond)

Using a mixing bowl, beat eggs, butter, and sugar until smooth. Add 1 cup of flour at a time. Add flavoring. After mixing ingredients, let dough set in refrigerator for 1 hour. Roll cookies on a floured area. Cut cookies. Bake for 12 minutes on cookie sheet at 350 degrees.