Traditional Somali Cookies (Icuun & Buskut) Bake With Me for Eid!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is plant-based.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

Whip the egg whites until foamy.

Add the egg yolks and mix well.

Incorporate 2 cups of brown sugar and mix.

Add 2 cups of dry whole milk and mix until combined.

Melt 2 cups of butter and add to the mixture; mix well.

Add 1 tbsp of baking powder (note: should be 2 tbsp) and mix.

Add cardamom to the mixture and combine.

Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and mix with hands until not sticky.

Use a cookie press to shape the cookies on parchment paper.

Bake cookies in the oven, switching racks as needed.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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