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butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with added flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds well.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

Vanilla bean enhances flavor without synthetic additives.

Add 1.5 cups of extra virgin olive oil and 1.5 cups of sugar to the mixer and mix well.

In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice and 1 tablespoon of baking soda.

Pour the orange juice and baking soda mixture into the sugar and oil mixture.

Add 0.25 cup of red wine, 2 tablespoons of cinnamon, the zest from 1 orange, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, and 3 tablespoons of Greek Brandy to the mixture and mix again.

Change the mixer attachment and gradually add 4 cups of sifted flour while the mixer is on.

Knead the dough with your hands if necessary until it doesn't stick to your fingers, adding more flour if needed.

Roll out the dough into shapes: braids, circles, or the letter 'S'.

Optionally sprinkle sesame seeds or sliced almonds on top of the cookies.

Bake the cookies at 350°F for 22 to 25 minutes or until golden brown on both sides.

Remove the cookies from the oven and place them on a cookie rack to cool.

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