MomS Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 c butter or margarine
• 1 c sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 12 tsp vanilla
• 2 12 c flour plus extra
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 12 tsp salt

Directions

1. Cream butter or margarine with sugar
2. Then add eggs and vanilla
3. Mix well
4. Stir in flour sifted with baking powder and salt
5. Chill dough if time permits
6. Working with a handful of dough at a time add extra flour until dough becomes pliable Roll to 14-inch thickness on a well floured board then cut into desired shapes
7. Small cookie cutters work best
8. Arrange on a large cookie sheet lightly greased
9. Sprinkle with sugar and bake at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes