1 1/2 c. butter, softened
2 c. white sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
5 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover and let chill dough for at least one hour.
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2" thick. Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. Place cookies 1" apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
3. Bake 6-8 minutes in preheated oven. Cool Completely.
