EPIPHANY COOKIES (Befanini): traditional Tuscan biscuits to make for the holidays! 🤩

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

candied fruit

🥗Healthier: dried fruit

💰Cheaper: fresh fruit

Dried fruit provides sweetness without added sugars.

Blend the flour and cold butter in a food processor until you get a sandy mixture.

Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, add the powdered sugar and grated lemon zest.

Mix the ingredients with a spoon until combined.

Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract.

Mix again with a spoon until you get a workable dough.

Continue kneading the dough on a work surface with a handful of flour.

Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

Roll out the dough using flour and a rolling pin to a thickness of about half a centimeter (1/4 inch). Cut out cookies using your favorite cookie cutters.

Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush the top of each cookie with egg white.

Decorate with colored sugar sprinkles.

Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 15 minutes or until desired golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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