Sugar Cookies
["3 1/4 c. all-purpose flour", "1 1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. salt", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter or margarine, softened", "2 tsp. vanilla extract", "2 large eggs", "milk (optional)", "sugar (optional)"]
["Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.", "Lightly grease 2 large baking sheets. In a medium size bowl, resift flour with baking powder and salt. Set aside.", "`In a large bowl, cream the sugar, butter and vanilla until light and fluffy.", "Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.", "Slowly mix in the dry ingredients until dough is just blended.", "Wrap dough in wax paper and put in refrigerator for about 1 hour so it can be rolled more easily."]
["all-purpose", "baking powder", "salt", "sugar", "butter", "vanilla extract", "eggs", "milk", "sugar"]