Italian Christmas Cookies

Ingredients

Cookies

4 eggs

1 cup sugar

½ cup butter

2 tsp. vanilla

3½ cup flour

4 tsp.baking powder

Icing

2 cup sifted confectioner’s sugar

2 tsp. vanilla

6 tsp. water

Instructions

Cookies

In a bowl sift together the flour and baking powder, set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.

Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well. Mix in the vanilla. Add in the flour mixture.

Knead until dough is firm and not sticky, adding more flour if necessary.

Refrigerate 1 hour.

Cut off small amount of dough and roll on floured surface into 6 inch strips.

Twirl into shape and place on greased cookie sheets.

Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes (the bottom should be lightly browned but the tops should remain light).

Remove cookies to wire rack and cool completely before glazing.