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

Cream butter, add sugar and beat add eggs. Then add the remaining ingredients. Chill 2 hours. Handle dough quickly and lightly. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.