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

Sift together dry ingredients. Cream butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla. Add dry ingredients gradually. Blend; shape 1 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased sheet. Butter bottom; drop in sugar. Press balls to 1/8 inch thick. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool. Makes 4 dozen.