Cut Out Sugar Cookies

These melt in your mouth. Just sayin'.

Sugar Cookies

1 1/2 c butter, softened

2 c sugar

4 eggs

2 t vanilla

5 c flour

2 t baking powder

1 t salt

Cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla.

Mix well. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt.

Chill dough 1 hour or overnight.

Dough is very sticky...knead lightly with a little flour.

Roll out 1/2 inch thick on well-floured board.

Cut shapes and bake 350 degrees 10 minutes

or until barely golden at the edges.

(don't roll too thin and don't over bake!)

Frosting

1/2 c butter, soft

2-3 c powdered sugar

1 t vanilla

enough milk to thin to correct consistency

Whip until well mixed. Spread on cooled cookies.