Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
2 sticks butter or margarine
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs

Preparation

Cream butter or margarine.
Add sugar and mix well.
Add eggs and vanilla.
Mix flour, baking powder and salt.
Add to margarine/sugar mixture.
Chill overnight or several hours.
Shape into 1-inch balls and flatten slightly or cut with cookie cutters. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 5 to 8 minutes, until edges begin to brown.
Do not overbake.