~Sugar Cookies~

3/4 cup butter 2 eggs 2 1/2 cups flour 1 cup Sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla

Beat margarine/ butter in mixing bowl with electric mixer on medium to high speed 30 seconds or til softened. Add flour, sugar, eggs, baking powder and vanilla. Beat till thoroughly combined. Beat or stir in remaining flour. Divide dough in half. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 20-30min. Roll each portion on a flat surface to about 1/2" thinckness. Cut into desired shapes. Place 1" apart on ungreased cookie sheet, decorate with sprinkles or use icing after baked. Bake 375 degree oven for 7 to 8 min. or until lightly browned.

~Icing~

2 cups icing sugar  sprinkle of salt 1 teaspoon vanilla water to thicken 2 tablespoons butter Food coloring,sprinkles,silver balls for decorating.