Pear cookies
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. The specified amount of ingredients yields about 10 cookies. I doubled the portion and got 23 pieces. These cookies are very tasty with milk and kefir. If stored in a glass jar, they stay soft and don't become stale for a long time. Storing in a paper bag makes them crispy. Serve warm or chilled. Ideal with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Wash and dry the pears. Then remove the cores. Peel the pears if the skin is tough. Grate the pears on a coarse grater and place them into the bowl where the dough will be mixed. Pour any accumulated juice into the bowl as well.
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Step 2
Soften the butter or margarine and add it to the container with the pears. Add sugar, cinnamon, and flour to the same container. Before kneading the dough, sprinkle baking soda over the flour. Knead the dough, preferably by hand. The dough should not be runny, so add more flour if necessary.
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Step 3
Next, shape medium-sized cookies and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and lightly greased with vegetable oil. You can shape the cookies using a pastry bag, but I managed just fine without one.
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Step 4
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. If you want a darker crust and a crumbly texture, set the temperature to 190 degrees. Bake the dessert for about 15 minutes. Check the cookies for doneness in the usual way—using a toothpick. Let the baked goods cool slightly before serving.