1 cup butter, softened

 2 cups brown sugar

 2 eggs

 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

 4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda  

1 teaspoon baking powder 

1/2 teaspoon salt  

Mixing spoons, bowls and measuring cups 

Baking trays

Spray and cook

Star shape cutters

Icing sugar

Food colouring

Sprinkles (silver and gold if possible)