How to Make: Macedonian Braided Cookies | Afternoons With Baba

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds provide a similar crunch with fewer calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds a natural sweetness with a distinct flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (or 375°F depending on your stove).

In a bowl, beat 5 eggs until fluffy and creamy.

Add 1 cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the eggs and mix for 2-3 minutes.

Sift together 2.5 cups of flour and 2 teaspoons of baking powder, then gradually add to the egg mixture, adjusting with more flour if needed until the dough is soft but not sticky.

Using a tablespoon, portion the dough and roll into small balls.

Shape the balls into braids or round shapes as desired.

Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush the cookies with an egg wash made from the sixth egg.

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired.

Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove cookies from the baking sheet immediately to cool on a wire rack.

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