Thelma's Cutout Cookies

1. Soften butter and margarine in microwave for 50-60 seconds.
2. Sift together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
3. Beat eggs in a large bowl and add the vanilla.
4. Add flour mixture and liquid butter/margarine mixture- Mix all together. Shape into a ball and roll it out.
5. Rolling area and rolling pin: Sprinkle with a mixture of flour and powdered sugar so dough doesn't stick to them. Roll the dough out to 1/4 to 1/8 inch thick. Cut out your designs.
6. Bake at 325º on a nonstick cookie sheet for approximately 8 minutes, until the tips are light brown.
7. Frost with frosting and add decorations as desired.