ARMENIAN CHRISTMAS COOKIES (KURABIA)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275.
• Beat butter, egg and rachi with mixer until white and fluffy.
• Add sugar and vanilla and beat well.
• Add 4 cups flour one cup at a time.
• Add more flour 1/4 cup at a time until dough is no longer sticky.
• Roll out 1/4 at a time to a long rope, 1/2 inch thick. Dough can be colored with food coloring or decorate with sprinkles.
• Slice on the diagonal about 2 inches long and place on a cookie sheet sprayed with PAM.
• Bake for about 20 minutes, until slightly firm. Do not allow to brown.