Cortadillos

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk + sugar

Coconut milk offers a lighter option with a similar texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and can be healthier.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is a low-calorie sweetener.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: shredded wheat

Almond flour provides a nutty flavor with fewer carbs.

Preheat the oven.

In a bowl, mix the flour, lard, sugar, lemon zest, and cinnamon until well combined.

Add the water gradually and knead until a dough forms.

Roll out the dough and place a layer of cidra confitada or cabello de ángel on top.

Cover with another layer of dough and seal the edges.

Cut into pieces and place on a baking tray.

Bake until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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