4 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. butter
2 1/4 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 tbsp. vanilla

Cream butter and sugar until well blended. Add eggs and vanilla; beat to blend. Add dry ingredients. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees about 12 minutes until light brown.

Variations:

Chocolate Chip Cookies: Add 2 cups chocolate chips.

Coconut Cookies: Add 2 2/3 cups coconut.

Raisin Cookies: Add 1 1/2 cups raisins.