Holiday Butter Cookies

In medium bowl, combine flour, salt and baking powder. Then in large mixing bowl, beat butter with electric mixer on medium for 30 seconds. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth.

Beat in flour slowly. Divide dough in half. On large piece of parchment paper, shape one portion of dough into 16-inch log that is one inch in diameter. Cut log in half crosswise. Sprinkle half of the raw sugar on the sheet of parchment paper. Roll each log in sugar to coat evenly. Wrap each log individually with plastic wrap. Repeat with remaining portion of dough and remaining raw sugar. Chill logs for 2 to 12 hours, or until firm enough to slice.

With sharp knife, cut each log into 16 one-half inch thick slices. Place slices one inch apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.

Bake in 350F degree oven for 11 to 12 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool.