Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.

Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.

Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.

Roll the dough to ¼ inch thickness on a floured surface.

Cut into shapes using cookie cutters.

Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden.

Cool on wire racks.