Ethyl's Sugar Cookies

¾ C. Butter

1 C. Sugar

2 Eggs

½ tsp. Vanilla

2 ½ C. Flour

1 tsp. Baking Powder

½ tsp. Salt

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. 

In a separate bowl combine dry ingredients. Add to butter mixture. Mix well. Color dough it desired. Chill for 1 hour. 

Roll out on floured board. Cut into shapes. 

Bake for 8 minutes at 350˚ F. 

Nelson, Barbara; Stange Family Recipes, May 1998; Crocker, Betty; Ethyl’s Sugar Cookies, p. ST5.