Hardworking Afghan Boy l Making Afghani Biscuits Most Famous In Pakistan 🇵🇰

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness while reducing refined sugar.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide a similar crunch at a lower cost.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries add a tart flavor while being cost-effective.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

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

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

Stir in the vanilla extract and milk until combined.

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

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

Fold in the chopped nuts, raisins, and sesame seeds.

Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon.

Sprinkle powdered sugar and cinnamon on top of each cookie before baking.

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Drizzle with honey before serving.

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