Hojarascas Navideñas Christmas Hojarascas

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.

3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture into the creamed butter and sugar, mixing until a smooth dough forms.

4. Gently fold in the chopped pecans into the dough, ensuring they are evenly distributed for a delightful crunch in every bite.

5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out festive shapes such as stars, bells, or Christmas trees.

6. Carefully transfer the cut-out cookies onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each cookie.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake to retain that delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

8. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Once the Hojarascas Navideñas have cooled, dust them generously with powdered sugar for a festive touch. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week, but they are sure to disappear quickly!