Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
  • 4 eggs
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt. Cover and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll out dough onto floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  3. Bake 6-8 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely.

Source

Jodi Thomas > Jack Thomas