Ingredients
1½cupsbuttersoftened
2cupswhite sugar
4eggs
1tspvanilla extract
5cupsall-purpose flour
2tspbaking powder
1tspsalt
sanding sugaroptional
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Roll out dough on floured surface ¼ to ½ inch thick. Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 6 to 8 minutes in a preheated oven.
Cool completely.
