Ancient Greek Honey Cookies "Elaphoi" | The World That Was

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide healthy fats and are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being a suitable substitute.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories and is a natural sweetener.

Pour 1/2 cup of honey and 1/2 cup of melted butter into a bowl and whisk together.

Once cooled slightly, crack in 1 egg and combine well.

Gradually add 2 cups of wholemeal flour to the honey and butter mixture, mixing as you go.

If the dough crumbles, add a little more honey; if too wet, add more flour until it holds shape.

Shape the dough into small deer-shaped cakes or cookie rounds and press sesame seeds on top.

Place the cakes onto a baking sheet.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for about 15 minutes until golden and sesame seeds are toasted.

Let the cakes cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a plate for serving.

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