REAL CZECH CHRISTMAS EXPLAINED - Pick into our Christmas dinner

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories, while brown sugar can be less expensive.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds are nut-free and can be more affordable.

chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate chips

Dark chocolate offers health benefits, while chips are often cheaper.

Start by making Czech Christmas cookies, known as souchong.

Mix together the butter and sugar until combined.

Add in the eggs, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and spices.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Chill the dough in the refrigerator for a bit to firm up.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.

Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and place them on a baking sheet.

Bake in the oven until the edges are lightly golden.

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