Easter Nest Cookies Virtual Class - Maltese Village Cookie Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often more affordable.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and adds a caramel flavor.

Mix all dry ingredients into a bowl: sift 3.5 cups of flour, add 1.25 cups of granulated sugar, 1.25 teaspoons of baking powder, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Grate the rind of 1 orange and 1 lemon and add to the dry ingredients.

Squeeze the juice from the orange and lemon for later use.

Add 1/2 cup of room temperature butter to the dry ingredients and mix until sandy.

Add 3 large eggs to the mixture and mix well.

Incorporate 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon of anise extract into the dough.

Use hands to form the dough, adding water if too dry, or more butter if necessary.

Preheat the convection oven to 350°F.

Shape the dough into small balls or desired shapes for cookies.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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