1. Grease a very large cookie sheet; set aside. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean, if using; set aside.

2. In a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a large mixing bowl beat eggs with an electric mixer on high speed for 1 minute. Gradually beat in sugar, beating on high speed for 1 minute. Add butter and vanilla seeds or vanilla; beat on low speed until combined. Beat in as much of the flour mixture as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour mixture.

3. Divide dough into thirds. On a lightly floured surface, roll each third into a 14-inch-long roll. Arrange rolls 2 1/2" apart on the cookie sheet; flatten each roll slightly in to a 1 1/2" width.

4. Bake in a 325 F. oven about 25 minutes or until firm and lightly browned. Cool on cookie sheet on a wire rack for 15 minutes.

5. Transfer rolls to a large cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut each roll diagonally into slices about 1/2" thick. Arrange slices, cut sides down, on cookie sheet.

6. Bake slices in the 325 F. oven for 10 minutes. Turn slices and bake about 10 minutes more or until crisp and lightly browned. Cool on the cookie sheet on a wire rack.

Makes about 48 cookies

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