Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the vanilla extract and mix well.

Gradually add the flour and baking powder, mixing until just combined.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.

Use cookie cutters to cut out spellbook shapes and place on prepared baking sheets.

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden.

Let cookies cool completely before decorating.

Place candy eyeballs on each cookie and use black decorating gel to draw book seams and additional details.