Sugar Cookies

 2 1/4 Cup sugar

1 Cup butter

3 eggs beaten

3 TBS milk

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

5 Cups flour

2 1/2 tsp baking powder

3/4 tsp salt

 

Cream sugar and butter.  Add eggs, milk, and vanilla, sift dry ingredients together and beat into creamed mixture, combining thoroughly.  With hands, shape dough in a ball; wrap and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or overnight until easy to handle.  On lightly floured board, roll one-half or one third of the dough at one time, keeping the rest refrigerated.  Bake at 400 degrees for about 8 minutes or until light brown.