5 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. baking powder
1 c. butter
5 eggs
1 tbsp. vanilla

Mix together flour, sugar and baking powder in a large bowl. Add butter and mix. Add eggs and vanilla and mix to a firm dough. Knead on a floured board 5 minutes. Shape into small balls or swirls and place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 450 degrees for 7-10 minutes. (Bottom of cookies will brown, not the top.) Makes 5 dozen.