From the Tropics: Chocolate Snowball Cookies (en/es)

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor and reduces saturated fat.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol is a low-calorie sweetener suitable for sugar-free diets.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free alternative.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: whole wheat flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and adds a nutty flavor.

Start by mixing 1 stick of butter with 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar.

Gradually add 2/3 cup of sifted unbleached flour to the mixture.

Increase the mixer speed after combining to avoid flour spilling.

Add 1/3 cup of ground cocoa from the farm to the mixture.

Mix until a nice consistency is achieved.

Add 1 cup of almonds to the dough.

Shape the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.

Bake in a 350°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until firm.

Let the cookies cool for a few minutes before rolling them in powdered sugar.

Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.

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