Cutout Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking power
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl and set aside. Cream butter with sugar.
Add eggs and vanilla and beat thoroughly. Slowly add flour mixture in three parts, mixing well after each addition.
Roll to 1/8-inch thick and cut with cookie cutters. Paint with egg wash and sprinkle with colored sugar.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 7 to 12 minutes until lightly browned.
Makes 40 (2-inch) cookies.