How to make Swiss Christmas Cookies

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and lower in saturated fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds a unique flavor and is a natural sweetener.

almond extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: hazelnut extract

Vanilla extract is more commonly available and less expensive.

chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate chips

Dark chocolate has health benefits and adds richness.

Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.

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

Sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl.

Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.

Stir in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and almond extract until evenly distributed.

Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

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

Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.

Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden.

Cool cookies on a wire rack before icing or decorating.

Melt chocolate and drizzle over cooled cookies if desired.

Brush cookies with apricot jam for a shiny finish.

Cooking Techniques

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