Kelly, these are the cookies I made for Christmas that you asked about. Enjoy!

1c sugar 1/2c unsalted butter 2 well beaten eggs 1/2t salt 3t baking powder 2 3/4 c flour 1t vanilla

Cream butter & sugar.
Add eggs & mix well.
Add vanilla & dry ingredients.

Roll out about 1/2".
Bake in 400 degree oven for 4 mins.
Sprinkle with sugar while hot.