Daktyla, Lady's Fingers Recipe - The Scran Line

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds are a healthier nut option with good fats.

dates

🥗Healthier: dried figs

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried figs offer similar sweetness and texture.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Chop the dates and walnuts into small pieces.

Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and orange zest in a bowl.

In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.

Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until a dough forms.

Fold in the chopped dates and walnuts until evenly distributed.

Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Flatten each ball slightly with your hand.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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