Belgian Christmas Cookies

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and lower in saturated fat.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia powder

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia is a natural sweetener with no calories.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a bowl, mix flour and cream of tarter.

In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add egg and mix well.

Stir in vanilla extract.

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

Roll out the dough on a floured surface.

Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.

Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for an unspecified time, until edges are lightly golden.

Let cookies cool on a wire rack.

Decorate with confectioners sugar and raspberry jam as desired.

Cooking Techniques

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Dietary

Allergens