Shellie's Sugar Cookies

1 1/3 c. butter 

1 tsp. vanilla

2 tbsp. + 2 tsp. milk

4 c. flour

1/2 tsp. salt

1 1/2 c. sugar

2 eggs

1 tbsp. baking powder

Cream together butter, sugar, vanilla. Add eggs beat until light and fluffy. Add milk and stir in dry ingredients. Divide in half and wrap in wax paper. Chill dough 1 hour (or overnight). Roll to 1/2" - cut into shapes. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes on lightly greased sheets. Cool 1 minute before removing from pan.