Cuban Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a distinct taste.

ground cinnamon

🥗Healthier: cinnamon sticks

💰Cheaper: mixed spice

Cinnamon sticks can be freshly ground for a stronger flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a bowl, mix together Whole Wheat Pastry Flour, sea salt, and ground cinnamon.

In another bowl, cream together Earth Balance Vegan Butter and Spectrum Non-Hydrogenated shortening with powdered sugar until light and fluffy.

Add vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.

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

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls.

Roll the balls in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon until coated (if desired).

Place the cookie balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart.

Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Dust cooled cookies with additional powdered sugar before serving.

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