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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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Your daily horoscope: April 26, 2025

 

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

The message of your birthday chart is that you must trust your instincts and follow them to the letter, even if friends and family members say you have got it wrong. They don’t know what you really feel and what you really need, but the universe does.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20):

By all means spend some time thinking about your cashflow situation this weekend but don’t let it dominate your thoughts completely. If you find yourself short of money start looking at ways you can use your creative talents to boost your income.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):

The new moon in your sign means all things are possible for you now, so raise your sights as high as they will go and shoot for the stars. If you focus on making this a time of new beginnings the universe will assist you to the full.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):

The problems you are facing exist mainly inside your own head rather than the world at large and once you recognize that fact they won’t bother you so much. Let go of all forms of negativity and embrace a more positive outlook on life.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23):

Dreams don’t have to be so far-fetched as to be impossible, they can also be grounded in reality and those are the kind of dreams you must reach for now. Take what you already do so well and imagine you are the best in the world at it.

LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):

You enjoy being a bit of a celebrity and what occurs this weekend will thrust you into the spotlight where you can wow the audience with your wit and wisdom. Try not to overshadow your bosses though as they may get jealous.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):

A new moon in the most adventurous area of your chart means you will be looking ahead and thinking of ways to make your life more exciting. One way to do that is to search further afield for your inspiration. A change of scenery could work wonders.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):

You may be suspicious about what a loved one is up to but it’s unlikely to be anything serious. The fact that they are being more secretive than usual should not be taken as a sign of bad intent. Maybe they are cooking up a surprise for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):

Put your own needs on hold this weekend and help someone whose emotional problems are bigger than your own. You may not have the answer to what is worrying them but just having someone to talk to about it will make a world of difference.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):

If you know what it is you want from life you can find a way to get it. You can also help other people realize their own dreams by encouraging them to be more adventurous. The best way to improve lives is to be a good example.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20):

This weekend’s new moon will do your confidence a power of good, so much so that you will go back to a project you had previously given up on with the burning desire to make it work. Creative activities of all kinds are under magnificent stars.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):

You must be who you are this weekend rather than who you think other people want you to be. If partners and loved ones have your best interests to heart – and they do – they won’t complain if you do something different with your life.

PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):

Call it as you see it this weekend and don’t worry that someone might feel hurt by your suggestion that they are not pulling their weight. One day in the not too distant future they will change their tune and thank you for your honesty.

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