Befanini Toscani

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia offers a low-calorie alternative.

almonds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and affordable.

candied fruit

🥗Healthier: dried fruit

💰Cheaper: fresh fruit

Dried fruit is lower in sugar and costs less.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a bowl, mix flour, yeast, and a pinch of salt.

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

Add eggs and pureed zest to the butter mixture; mix well.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture; combine until a dough forms.

Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

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 lined with parchment paper.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden.

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

Cooking Techniques

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