Danish Wedding Cookies

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar provides a lower glycemic index alternative.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: ground flaxseed

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Ground flaxseed adds fiber and omega-3s while being nut-free.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

Vanilla bean enhances flavor naturally.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cream butter and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.

Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.

Gradually add all-purpose flour and cornstarch, mixing until just incorporated.

Fold in chopped nuts gently until evenly distributed.

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls.

Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly.

Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand.

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.

Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Dust cooled cookies with additional powdered sugar before serving.

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