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walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide healthy fats while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water offers a similar floral note.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric adds color and flavor at a lower cost.

Mix 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of baking powder in a bowl.

Add cold butter and mix until it has fine crumbs.

Add 2 egg yolks and 1 egg white to the mixture.

Incorporate sour cream and mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough slightly and form into small walnut-sized balls; place in the freezer while preparing the filling.

For the filling, toast walnuts and mix with cinnamon, clove powder, and cardamom.

Roll out the dough to about 3.5 to 4 inches in diameter.

Place a small amount of filling in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges.

Bake at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes until lightly golden.

Dust with powdered sugar and serve.

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