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Snowball Cookies

Buttery, nutty, and blanketed with powdered sugar, these nostalgic snowball cookies make a festive addition to any cookie tray. Here’s a clear, calm, truly step‑by‑step guide so you can just follow along and bake. Recipe overview Snowball Cookies  Yield: About 36 cookies Oven temperature: 350°F Pan: Unlined baking sheet (you can use parchment if you like, but not necessary) Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks) ½ cup confectioners’ (powdered) sugar, plus more for coating 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2¼ cups all‑purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup finely chopped pecans (or walnuts) Instructions: 1. Get ready Soften the butter Take the butter out of the fridge about 1 hour before baking. It should be soft enough to press a finger in easily, but not melted or greasy. Preheat the oven Set oven to 350°F . Make sure the rack is in the center position. Prepare your pans Use unlined baking sheets (or line with parchment if you prefer). No need to...

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High Heat Wave Sweeps Ontario: Widespread Warnings Issued by Environment Canada

 

Ontario is sweltering under a prolonged heat wave, with Environment Canada sounding the alarm about dangerously high temperatures. Communities across the province, from southwestern Ontario to the Quebec border, are at risk. Vulnerable individuals, including older adults and young children, face heightened health risks as temperatures soar. In the Greater Toronto Area and Ottawa, humidity could make it feel as hot as 45°C. Even regions further north are bracing for humidex values in the low to mid-40s. This unusual heat event, exacerbated by climate change, underscores the importance of staying hydrated, avoiding strenuous activities during peak heat, and checking on neighbors. Let’s all keep cool and look out for one another during this scorching weather.

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