Portuguese Fried Christmas Cookies | Coscorões🎄✨

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg replacer

Flaxseed meal provides binding properties in a vegan option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is heart-healthy.

Add flour and baking soda to a bowl and mix.

In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, orange juice, olive oil, one egg, and Brandy.

Whisk the liquid ingredients together until well combined.

Add the salt to the flour mixture and mix.

Combine the wet and dry ingredients until a dough forms.

Cover the dough and let it rest while preparing the frying oil.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface until very thin.

Cut the dough into desired shapes using a knife or pizza cutter.

Heat oil in a cast iron pan until hot.

Fry the dough pieces until golden brown, flipping once; they will puff up during frying.

Remove from oil and place on a cooling rack.

Dust with cinnamon and sugar while warm.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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