1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking powder
4 c. self-rising flour

Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs, one at a time. Sift flour and baking powder; add slowly to butter, egg and sugar mixture. The dough will be real stiff. Add vanilla and mix with hands.

Divide dough into several balls. Roll out on well floured dough board, cut into circles. Bake at 325 degrees for about 10 minutes.