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butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor and is dairy-free.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and still provides moisture.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: butternut squash

Sweet potato provides similar sweetness and nutrition.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a medium bowl, combine the pureed pumpkin, dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, and vanilla extract to make the filling.

In a large bowl, mix the flour and granulated sugar.

Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Gradually add ice water, mixing until a dough forms.

Roll out the dough and cut into 4 to 5 inch circles.

Place a spoonful of pumpkin filling in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape, sealing the edges.

Place on non-stick cookie sheets lined with wax paper.

Brush the tops with egg wash if desired.

Bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown.

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