Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar3 large eggs, room temperature1 tablespoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture (the dough will be soft).
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until the edges are golden brown, 7-8 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
