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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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Khamenei Warns of Severe Repercussions for US and Israel

 


In a recent address, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stern warning to the United States and Israel, stating that they would face a "crushing response" for their actions against Iran. This declaration comes amid escalating tensions in the region following a series of confrontations.

Khamenei's remarks were made during a speech to students in Tehran, where he emphasized that both the US and Israel would undoubtedly receive a severe retaliation for their actions against Iran and its allies. The Supreme Leader's comments were in response to recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military bases, which were themselves a reaction to an Iranian missile attack on Israel.

The situation has heightened fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East, with both sides exchanging threats and military actions. Khamenei's speech highlighted the resolve of Iran and its allied groups, including Hezbollah and Hamas, to respond forcefully to any aggression.

As the region braces for potential further escalations, the international community watches closely, hoping to avoid a full-scale conflict that could have far-reaching consequences.

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