Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in a pan over low heat. In a large bowl, compine butter with 2 cups of flour and the sugar. Beat in eggs until well blended. Slowly mix in the remaining 2 cups of flour. Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Using cookie cutters, cut out shapes place on cookie sheets about 1 - 1/2 inches apart. Bake for 12 - 15 minutes decorate as desired.
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