Simple Valentine's Day Recipe (Bem Casados Sweet) #bemcasado #valentinerecipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut cream provides richness with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

confectioners' sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol is a low-calorie sugar alternative.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.

In another bowl, cream 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 smooth.

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

Scoop the batter onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.

Prepare the filling by mixing sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan over medium heat.

Cook until thickened, stirring constantly, about 10-15 minutes.

Spread the filling between two cookies to form a sandwich.

Dust the tops with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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