Step 1: In a stand mixer, combine the butter and both sugars.

Step 2: Add the eggs and vanilla until just combined.

Step 3: Add the baking powder, salt and flour, mix until combined.

Step 4: Roll out dough on a baking mat or parchment paper the size of a cookie sheet until it is ¼ – ½ inch thick.

Step 5: Using a cookie cutter, or glass, cut the sugar cookie dough, but leave the shapes in place. Remove the excess dough from around the cookie dough shapes.

Step 6: Place this cookie sheet into the fridge for 15-30 minutes (this ensures the dough keeps its shape while cooking).

Step 7: Preheat oven to 350.

Step 8: Bake for 8-10 minutes (cookies will not be browned, but they are done!)

Step 9: Let cool for 15 minutes and frost with delicious frosting.