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butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil can reduce saturated fat while maintaining moisture.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt provides a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and less expensive.

chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Milk chocolate is often cheaper and still provides sweetness.

Brew strong coffee using your preferred method.

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

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

Stir in milk and vanilla extract until combined.

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

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

Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and smooth the top.

Bake in a preheated oven until golden and a toothpick comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes.

Allow to cool slightly before slicing into squares.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Serve with coffee and fruit preserves on the side.

Optionally, spread cream cheese on pastry squares before enjoying.

Cooking Techniques

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