-Preheat Oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheets(s) with parchment paper

-In a large bowl, blend flour, salt and baking powder together 

-In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter and sugar and beat together until mixed.

-add in egg and vanilla

-after all combined, slowly add the flour mixture with the mixer on low

-chill dough for at least 20 minutes in the fridge

-roll it out on a floured surface, using cookie cutters to create shape

-Bake about 8-10 minutes (each oven is different, so I recommend keeping an eye on the first batch!)