LA BEFANA, ITALY'S FRIENDLY WITCH | BEFANINI, traditional Italian cookies recipe from Lucca Tuscany

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

candied fruit

🥗Healthier: dried fruit

💰Cheaper: fresh fruit

Dried fruit provides sweetness without added sugars.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, combine butter and sugar until well mixed.

Add flour to the mixture and stir until combined.

Add eggs and mix until smooth.

Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Shape the dough into small cookies and place them on the baking sheet.

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

Allow the cookies to cool before serving.

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