Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Mix the first three ingredients in a stand mixer

Beat the eggs and vanilla into the creamed sugar mixture.  You can also substitute almond flavor for the vanilla, or add a 1/2 tsp of both.

Mix in the dry ingredients and wrap in plastic wrap and let rest in refrigerator for 2 hours.

Roll half of the dough at a time to a 1/4 inch think.  Cut with desired cookie cutters.

Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.  

Let cool and frost with desired method.