Armenian Cookies

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Ingredients

 * 3 Tbsp. butter, softened
 * ¾ cup sugar
 * 4 ½ to 5 cups flour (perhaps a little more)
 * 2 eggs
 * ½ tsp. vanilla
 * 2 heaping Tbsp. baking powder
 * ½ tsp. salt
 * ½ cup warm milk

Directions

 * 1) Using an electric hand or stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar, until blended.
 * 2) Add eggs, vanilla, baking powder, salt, and milk. Mix until blended.
 * 3) Add flour, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until a dough forms. At this point, gently work dough with your hands on a lightly floured surface. If the dough is too sticky, you might need to add a little more flour.
 * 4) Pinch off about a walnut-size piece of dough and roll it into a 6 inch rope. Shape into a circle (doughnut-shape) with lightly floured hands by pressing rope ends together. Continue this process until all dough is used.
 * 5) Place cookies on a lightly greased baking sheet.
 * 6) Place baking sheet on bottom rack in the oven. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
 * 7) Cool completely on a wire rack.
 * 8) Store in an air-tight container.