Santa'S Shortbread Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. powdered sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt

Preparation

Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating well.
Add vanilla, beating until blended.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to butter mixture, beating at low speed until blended.
Divide cookie dough in half; shape each portion into a 10-inch log.
Wrap in wax paper and chill 8 hours, or freeze up to 6 weeks and thaw in refrigerator.