The Traditional Albanian Dessert Sheqer Pare ( Sugar Dollar)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and reduces saturated fat.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is a zero-calorie sweetener.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide healthy fats and are often more affordable.

Mix flour, baking powder, and ground walnuts in a bowl.

In another bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil.

Add eggs and mix well.

Form the mixture into walnut-sized balls and space them on a baking sheet.

Bake in a preheated oven at 360°F until golden brown.

Prepare the syrup by boiling water, sugar, and lemon slices until starting to thicken.

Turn off the heat and cool the syrup, then chill in the fridge.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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