Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
• Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended.
• Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
• Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.