1. In large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.

2. Beat in eggs and vanilla.* can also use strawberry extract or whatever flavor you would like.

3. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt.

4. Cover. Chill at least one hour (or over night)

5. preheat oven to 400° F

6. Roll out dough on floured surface to 1/4-1/2" thick. Cut into shapes.

7. Place 1" apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

8. Bake 6-8 minutes

Makes approx. 5 dozen depending on size And shape of cookie cutter.

* NOTE: I used food coloring and strawberry extract in these for my daughters class Valentines party.