Italian Cookies

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two baking sheets.

Step 2
Combine flour and baking powder in a bowl.

Step 3
Beat butter and sugar in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla. Gradually stir in flour mixture until well blended.

Step 4
Roll walnut-sized portions of dough into small ropes. Shape each rope into a loop and press the ends to seal. Place 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until firm and golden at the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.