Christmas Ornament Cookies

==Ingredients==
* ¾ cup butter softened
* 1½ cup sugar
* 2 egg
* 2 tsp vanilla
* 3 cup flour sifted
* 2½ tsp baking powder
==Directions==
# In a large mixer bowl at medium speed, beat butter and sugar.
# Beat in eggs and vanilla.
# Mix flour and baking powder and stir into butter mixture.
# Divide dough into thirds; shape into balls and flatten slightly; wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
# Roll into ⅛" thickness and cut.
# Bake at 375°F for 6 minutes or almost lightly browned.
# Cool and decorate with Christmas icing.
Category:Cookie Recipes