Shchedrivky (New Year's Eve Cookies)

Ingredients

• 200 g of flour
• 100 g of sugar
• 100 g of butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla powder
• Sugar powder for decoration

Method

1. Mix the flour, sugar, butter, eggs, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla in a large bowl.
2. Form small balls of dough and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Bake the shchedrivky in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.
4. Allow the cookies to cool, then dust them with sugar for decoration.
5. Serve them fresh as a symbol of fortune and prosperity for the New Year.