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While you’re gnipping, He’s gnopping. Isn’t that always the way?

1939. Jean Royere did it first.

I cup top quality unsalted butter (you’re on your own now, treat yourself to the finer things)
2 cups unbleached flour
1 cup chopped nuts (I used privately roasted pecans, almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios and cashews)
1/4 cup dried fruit minced. (I used orange flavored cranberries)
1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for coating)
2 teaspoons vanilla (the real thing)
a pinch of sea salt

1.Cream butter and sugar. Add vanilla, nuts, dried fruit and salt. Mix together with the flour and possibly a tablespoon of water if you need it to make a dense dough. Take it easy and don’t work it much. (That’s the Mexican part) just kidding. Yo amo a mis hermanos mexicanos. Refrigerate for at least an hour.
2. Roll small balls. Bake 20 min at 320 degrees F.
3. Cool halfway then roll in powdered sugar.
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