"Easy Sweet Recipes for Perfect Tea Time!" 🍰☕ village Life with Mali Cooking

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with additional flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds nutrients and fiber.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract and milk until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt.

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

Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using.

Pour the batter into a greased baking dish.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow to cool before cutting into squares.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Serve with a selection of tea and fruit preserves.

Cooking Techniques

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