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

Sift or mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.

Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Blend in vanilla. Gradually stir dry ingredients into creamed mixture, blend well.

Divide dough in half. Roll out each half on lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thick. Cut with cutters. Place about 2 inch apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown (watch carefully). Cool on racks.

May be frosted with powdered sugar icing when cool or topped with colored sugar BEFORE baking. 6 dozen.