Authentic Puerquitos pig shaped mexican cookies

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness and moisture.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a vegan substitute that binds ingredients.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and adds a nutty flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, cream together unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

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

Stir in vanilla extract until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together all purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon powder, and salt.

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

Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, until lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Cooking Techniques

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