1- sift flour , baking powder, and salt together, set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.,then stir in the vanilla. Gradually blend in the sifted ingredients until fully absorbed. Cover dough , and chill for 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease cookie sheets. On a clean floured surface roll out small portions of chilled dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters.

Bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven, or until edges are barely brown. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks