A good sub for butter would be melted palm shortening, such as Spectrum brand. It's a healthy fat as opposed to common shortenings like Crisco. You could also use melted coconut oil but the coconut flavor might dominate. A high oleic expeller pressed oil might work, as well, but I think the solid fat gently melted would be best. To get the flavor of butter, you could add a bit of butter flavoring--not 'natural', but hey--this is a holiday treat!

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