KOURABIEDES (Greek Christmas shortbread & nut cookies)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

almond flour

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Ground oats can be a lower-cost alternative while still adding texture.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol offers a sugar-free option with a similar sweetness.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are a budget-friendly nut alternative.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

Add vanilla extract and eggs, mixing until well combined.

Sift together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.

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

Fold in the chopped walnuts and orange zest.

Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Flatten each ball slightly with your palm.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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