Greek Butter Cookies

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   Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

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   Add the egg and vanilla and continue beating until well combined.

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   Stir in the flour and baking powder just till blended.

4. 4

   Wrap and chill dough for 1 hour.

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   Preheat oven to 350.

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   Cut dough into 3 equal parts.

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   Turn one part at a time onto a floured work surface and roll back and forth across the surface with your hands until you have a long roll.

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   I usually roll until it's the length of my cookie sheet.

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   Your roll should be long and skinny.

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    Roll onto an ungreased cookie sheet and flatten slightly then score at 1/2-inch intervals, being careful not to cut all the way through.

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    Repeat with other 2 parts.

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    Bake 10-12 minutes.

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    Let cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet before removing to wire racks, before slicing.

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    Sprinkle generously with powdered sugar, making sure to sugar all sides.

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    Allow to cool before storing in airtight container.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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