Ingredients
2 3/4 cup sifted flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup soft butter or margarine
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract (or almond)
Directions
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside.
Mix butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in large bowl until light and fluffy.
Beat in flour mixture.
Chill 1 hour or until firm.
Roll out a small amount of dough at a time on floured board to 1/8 inch thickness.
Leave remaining dough in refrigerator until ready to use.
Cut in desired shapes with cookie cutters.
Put on greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, or until pale brown.
Remove to wire racks to cool.
Decorate with confectioners sugar frosting tinted as desired and with colored sugar.
Notes
Makes about 4 dozen 3 inch cookies.
