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butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol is a low-calorie sweetener.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and adds richness.

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide a similar texture and flavor.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cream unsalted butter and 3/4 cup powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.

Add vanilla essence and mix until combined.

Gradually add all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.

Fold in finely chopped walnuts or pecans until evenly distributed.

Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until cookies are set but not browned.

Remove from oven and let cool slightly on the sheet.

Roll warm cookies in 100g powdered sugar until coated.

Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.

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