These Italian CHRISTMAS COOKIES Are the Perfect Gift

almonds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds offer a nut-free alternative with a similar crunch.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index and suitable for vegans.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Cacao nibs provide a healthier, less sweet option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Erythritol is a low-calorie sweetener that mimics sugar's texture.

Separate the yolks from the egg whites, discarding the yolks.

Mix lemon zest with sugar.

Combine sugar and lemon zest with cinnamon to taste.

Grind whole almonds until they are coarsely chopped, not fine like flour.

Whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form.

Gradually add sugar to the egg whites while whisking.

Fold in the ground almonds into the meringue mixture.

Shape the cookie dough into small sausages using two knives.

Bake the cookies at a low temperature of 195°F (90°C) for 45-50 minutes until they dry out.

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