Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.  Set aside.

In a medium bowl, cream together the butter with 1 1/4 cups of the granulated sugar with a hand held mixer or stand up mixer. .

Add in the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until thoroughly combined and smooth.

Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients on low speed.

Separate the dough evenly into 4 bowls.

Add 3 drops of each food coloring to each bowl and mix well until they are each a vibrant color.

Place the remaining granulated sugar into a small, shallow bowl.

Roll dough into one inch sized balls with multiple colors. Then roll the balls into the granulated sugar.

Place them onto a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes until the top of the cookies begin to crack.

Let the cookies sit for 5 minutes on the pan and then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!