Christmas Sugar Cookies

3 sticks oleo, 2 cups sugar, 4 eggs, 1 tsp. vanilla Mix thoroughly. 5 cups flour, 2 tsp. baking powder, 2 tsp. salt Stir together and mix with oleo and sugar mixture. Chill dough for at least 1 hour. Roll out at 1/8" thick. Cut dough into desired shapes and place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake until golden brown. Temp 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes Makes 4 dozen 3" cookies Cool. Decorate with powdered sugar icing.