How to make Pepernoten!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while reducing dairy content.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often less expensive.

Mix together 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to create a spice blend.

Combine 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 cups self-rising flour, and 1/2 cup brown sugar in a mixing bowl.

Add the spice blend to the dry ingredients.

Add 2 tablespoons of water to the mixture.

Separate 1 egg yolk from the egg white and add the yolk to the mixture.

Mix the ingredients together to form a dough.

Add another egg yolk and about 3 additional tablespoons of water to achieve the desired consistency.

Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Roll the dough into 1-inch marbles and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.

Flatten each marble slightly with your fingers.

Bake in the oven at 350°F for 20 minutes.

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