1 qt. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. butter
2 c. sugar
4 lg. eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Blend flour, baking powder and salt for 1 minute at low speed and set aside. Cream butter and sugar until well blended. Add eggs and vanilla to creamed mixture. Beat to blend, add dry ingredients and blend.

VARIATIONS: Raisin Cookies - add 2 cups with flour. Coconut Cookies - add 2 cups with flour. Chocolate Chip Cookies - Add 2 cups with flour. Pecan & Raisin Cookies - Add 1 1/2 to 2 cups of each to flour.