Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Beat together butter and sugar until fluffy.

Mix in eggs and vanilla until mixed well.

Mix in flour baking powder and salt until dough forms.

Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface until about 1/4 inch thick.

Cut out tea cakes with large cookie cutters and place on baking sheet.

Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until fluffy and golden.

Dust with powdered sugar or decorate with icing serveIcing

In a bowl whisk together all powdered sugar, vanilla, food coloring, and 1 tbsp water. Add more water until the correct consistency. Spoon over cookies.