1 1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla or almond extract or a combination
4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder

Cream butter, sugar and salt. Add eggs and flavoring. Add flour gradually mixing very well. Dough will be soft. Use a cookie press to shape. Bake at 375 degrees on ungreased cookie sheet until golden brown.

If desired, can roll out and cut with cookie cutters, using a small part of the dough at a time on a well floured board.