Cuban chiviricos/Cuban dessert/Cuban sweets/Chiviricos cubanos/Recipe cuban sweets

lard

🥗Healthier: vegetable shortening

💰Cheaper: margarine

Vegetable shortening offers a healthier fat option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: almond extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Almond extract provides a similar aromatic quality.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: pumpkin spice

Nutmeg offers a warm spice alternative.

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, cream together lard and sugar until fluffy.

Add vanilla extract and water to the lard mixture, mixing until combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5 minutes.

Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.

Cut the dough into desired shapes, typically squares or circles.

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the dough pieces in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle with cinnamon before serving.

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