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butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

ground walnuts

🥗Healthier: ground almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Ground almonds offer a nutty flavor with fewer calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt maintains creaminess and adds protein.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can reduce richness.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

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

Add eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture; mix until combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes in a warm place.

Prepare the filling by mixing ground walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.

Roll out the dough into a rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.

Spread the walnut filling evenly over the dough.

Roll the dough tightly into a log shape and place it in a greased baking dish.

Brush the top with egg wash and let it rise for 15 minutes.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

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