Join Mark and Tim as they whip up some festive cookies in the gorgeous kitchen at 33 Nickason Drive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories, while granulated sugar can be used for a cost-effective alternative.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla flavoring

Vanilla flavoring is often less expensive than pure extract.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while self-rising flour can save on leavening agents.

Introduce the recipe for thumbprint cookies.

Gather ingredients: farm fresh eggs, salt, baking powder, butter, golden sugar, brown sugar, and jam.

Prep time is 10 minutes, cook time is 50 minutes, guessing the oven temperature at 400 degrees.

Measure half a teaspoon of salt, suggesting a pinch instead.

Realize too much baking powder was added and scoop some out.

Measure half a cup of golden sugar, ensuring not to compact it down.

Crack a large egg into the mixture, adjusting for smaller eggs if necessary.

Mix the ingredients slowly to avoid mess.

Scoop cookie dough onto the tray, making sure they are small.

Plop jam into the center of each cookie before baking.

Discuss the need for parchment paper or spray on the tray to prevent sticking.

Evaluate the texture and flavor of the cookie dough before baking.

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