Belgian Cookies / Home Made Cookies / Butter Cookies

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate bar

Dark chocolate provides antioxidants and can be more affordable.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a vegan substitute that binds ingredients well.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Mix flour, fine sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

Cream cold butter in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.

Add egg and mix well.

Stir in vanilla sugar until combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.

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

Cooking Techniques

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