GREEK SHORTBREAD BISCUITS SANDWICH WITH JAM OR MARMALADE - STAVROS' KITCHEN - GREEK CUISINE

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and lower in saturated fat.

jam

🥗Healthier: fruit puree

💰Cheaper: store-bought jelly

Fruit puree is lower in sugar and more natural.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol is a low-calorie sweetener.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

Add the vanilla extract and egg yolks, mixing until well combined.

Sift together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.

Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.

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

Once cooled, spread jam or marmalade on the bottom of one biscuit.

Top with another biscuit to form a sandwich.

Dust the assembled biscuits with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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