Cutout Cookies
["3/4 c. sugar", "1/2 c. butter", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 1/2 c. flour", "2 tsp. baking power", "1/2 tsp. salt"]
["Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl and set aside. Cream butter with sugar.", "Add eggs and vanilla and beat thoroughly. Slowly add flour mixture in three parts, mixing well after each addition.", "Roll to 1/8-inch thick and cut with cookie cutters. Paint with egg wash and sprinkle with colored sugar.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 7 to 12 minutes until lightly browned.", "Makes 40 (2-inch) cookies."]
["sugar", "butter", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "baking power", "salt"]