Thoroughly mix together the butter, sugar, eggs, and flavoring of choice.

sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Stir into the butter mixture.

Chill for at last 1 hour.

Roll out to 1/8 inch thickness.

Cut into desired shapes with a cookie cutter dipped in flour.

Re-Roll the scraps and continue cutting until all of the dough is used.

Place on an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake at 400 until delicately golden (about 6-8 minutes).

Frost with icing.

Makes about 4 dozen 3 inch cookies.