Instructions: In a large bowl, beat prune butter, sugar and eggs on medium speed of electric mixer. Stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to butter mixture, beating until well blended. Cover; refrigerate dough until firm enough to handle.

Preheat oven to 350 F. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness; cut with star-shaped cookie cutter (can use menorah, dreidel and others). Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 5 to 7 minute, or until no imprint remains when touched lightly in the center.

Cool 1 minute; remove cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.

Sprinkle with confectioners sugar.

Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

NOTES : Substituted prune butter for 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened.

I made these last night and they were very good. Next time I make it, I am going to substitute the eggs with egg substitute. I was too wimpy to try substituting the eggs AND the butter. The prune butter worked great. Happy Hanukkah!!!

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