How to make Authentic Guatemalan Cookies | Cookin' With Hilda

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while keeping the batter moist.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal provides binding properties without cholesterol.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

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

Stir in vanilla extract and milk until combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.

Knead the dough lightly on a floured surface until smooth.

Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.

Cut into desired shapes using a cookie cutter.

Sprinkle anise seeds and cinnamon on top of each piece.

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

Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.

Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.

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