Thin and Crispy Guava Hamsah Cookies

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

guava paste

🥗Healthier: fruit preserves

💰Cheaper: apple butter

Fruit preserves offer a similar sweetness with different flavors, while apple butter is often cheaper.

Measure out 2 cups of all-purpose flour and add it to a medium-sized bowl.

Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon of salt on top of the flour and whisk together.

In a large bowl, add 8 tablespoons of room temperature butter and 1/2 cup of sugar, then mix with a hand-held mixer until fluffy.

Crack 1 large egg into a small bowl and beat it slightly with a fork, then add it to the butter and sugar mixture.

Measure and add 1/2 teaspoon of guava extract to the mixture and blend with the hand-held mixer until combined.

Separate 8 ounces of guava paste and melt it in a microwave-safe bowl for about 1 to 1.5 minutes, stirring until silky.

Let the melted guava paste cool slightly before adding it to the mixture, then incorporate it with the hand-held mixer.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in thirds, mixing on low speed until combined after each addition.

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