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butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness while brown sugar can be more affordable.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean enhances flavor without synthetic additives.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cream butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.

Mix in vanilla extract until well combined.

Sift flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt into the mixture.

Stir in ground cardamom until evenly distributed.

Knead the dough gently on a floured surface until smooth.

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

Cut the dough into desired shapes using cookie cutters.

Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Store in an airtight container once cooled.

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