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preheat oven to 400 degrees farenheit.
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combine flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
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in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
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beat in eggs and vanilla.
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add flour mixture.
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cover and chill while you clean up the table.
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provide each child with a sheet of parchment paper
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write the child's name on the parchment.
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remove the dough from the refrigerator.
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roll dough to a thickness of 1/4-1/2" on the lightly floured parchment.
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cut out desired shapes using light floured cookie cutters.
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transfer to a lightly greased cookie sheet.
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bake for 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven.
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cool completely.
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decorate as desired.