3/4 cup softened butter

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

1/2 tsp vanilla

Mix above ingredients, then add:

2 1/2 cups sifted flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

Chill 2 hours before rolling.  Take out just enough dough to roll.  Shape and place on parchment paper on baking sheets.

Bake at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes.