Tajiki Yogourt Cream Cheese Cookies

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese offers a lower fat option while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and can add a subtle flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt and cream cheese until smooth.

Add sugar and softened butter, mixing until creamy.

Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, stirring well.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Fold in lemon zest for added flavor.

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart.

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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