{"id":2672,"date":"2026-03-25T20:23:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T20:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=2672"},"modified":"2026-03-25T20:23:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T20:23:34","slug":"grandmas-famous-holiday-pastries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/25\/grandmas-famous-holiday-pastries\/","title":{"rendered":"Grandma\u2019s Famous Holiday Pastries"},"content":{"rendered":"

Grandma\u2019s Famous Holiday Pastries<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Dough<\/h3>\n
    \n
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n
  • 1\/2 cup sour cream<\/li>\n
  • 2 egg yolks<\/li>\n
  • 1\/4 cup sugar<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n
  • 1\/4 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Filling Options (choose one or mix)<\/h3>\n
      \n
    • Fruit preserves (apricot, raspberry, or strawberry)<\/li>\n
    • Sweetened cream cheese<\/li>\n
    • Nut filling (walnuts or pecans mixed with sugar and cinnamon)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Topping<\/h3>\n
        \n
      • Powdered sugar (for dusting)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Instructions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        1. Make the Dough<\/h3>\n

        In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
        \nAdd egg yolks, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix well.<\/p>\n

        Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.<\/p>\n

        2. Chill<\/h3>\n

        Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This helps make it easier to roll.<\/p>\n

        3. Roll and Cut<\/h3>\n

        Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C).
        \nLightly flour your surface and roll the dough to about 1\/8-inch thickness.<\/p>\n

        Cut into squares or circles depending on the shape you want.<\/p>\n

        4. Add Filling<\/h3>\n

        Place a small spoon of filling in the center of each piece.
        \nFold or shape as desired:<\/p>\n

          \n
        • Fold corners inward (like little envelopes)<\/li>\n
        • Roll into crescents<\/li>\n
        • Or fold in half for simple turnovers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          5. Bake<\/h3>\n

          Place pastries on a lined baking sheet.
          \nBake for 15\u201318 minutes or until lightly golden.<\/p>\n

          6. Finish<\/h3>\n

          Let them cool slightly, then dust generously with powdered sugar.<\/p>\n

          Tips for Perfect Holiday Pastries<\/strong><\/h2>\n
            \n
          • Don\u2019t overfill or they may leak while baking<\/li>\n
          • Keep dough cold for easier handling<\/li>\n
          • Mix different fillings for a festive variety platter<\/li>\n
          • These taste even better the next day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Serving Idea<\/strong><\/h2>\n

            Serve with hot tea, coffee, or milk for that cozy holiday feeling<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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