South Sudanese icing sugar cookies...🇸🇸 (الكيك الناعم)south Sudan ❤

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

icing sugar

🥗Healthier: pureed fruit

💰Cheaper: powdered sugar

Pureed fruit adds natural sweetness and flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.

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

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest until fully incorporated.

Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.

Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and place them on a baking sheet.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.

Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack.

Prepare icing by mixing icing sugar with milk and food coloring until smooth.

Decorate cooled cookies with icing and sprinkles or nuts as desired.

Cooking Techniques

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