Christmas Cookies(Cut-Out) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. white sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)

Preparation

Cream the butter and sugar together.
Beat in eggs and vanilla.
Mix dry ingredients together and add gradually to creamed mixture. Chill dough for 2 to 3 hours. Roll to 1/4-inch thickness and cut.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 6 to 8 minutes.
Decorate with icing when cooled.