Charmie's Soft Sugar Cookies

Description: I know there are a ton of sugar cookie recipes here, but I couldn't find this one, and it's my favorite! It makes a nice thick and soft sugar cookie, that's perfect for all the holidays. Frost these with your favorite vanilla frosting (I often just used the store-bought stuff...shhhhh!). Cooking time includes chilling time. I'm guessing on the amount, but I'll adjust when I make these soon!

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup margarine or 3/4 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

1. Cream margarine or butter with sugar.
2. Add eggs and vanilla and blend well.
3. Sift together dry ingredients and add to butter/sugar mixture.
4. Chill at least 1-1/2 hours.
5. Roll on floured board to 1/2 inch think.
6. Cut with desired cookie cutters.
7. Bake at 400º 8-10 minutes on a greased cookie sheet.
8. Cool and frost with your favorite frosting!