Trying to make Cypriot Cookies (Flaouna)

halloumi cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella cheese

Ricotta provides a lighter option while mozzarella is more accessible.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tofu offers a plant-based alternative, while cottage cheese is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener, while agave syrup can be more budget-friendly.

Melt 250 grams of butter and let it cool slightly.

Mix melted butter with 1/4 cup sugar and a pinch of salt.

Add 3 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla, mixing lightly.

Incorporate 1 teaspoon of dried mint into the mixture.

Sift in 2 teaspoons of baking powder and 4 cups of plain flour, mixing well.

Add 2 cups of halloumi cheese and mix until combined.

Gently fold in 375 grams of sultanas, keeping them whole.

Transfer the dough to a Ziploc bag and chill in the fridge for about an hour.

After chilling, form the dough into shapes and place them on baking trays.

Sprinkle with dried mint and sesame seeds, and add a spoonful of parmesan cheese on top.

Bake in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, checking for a golden brown color.

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