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Christmas Gluten Free Pecan Pie Cookies

Christmas Gluten Free Pecan Pie Cookies

Delightful Christmas Gluten Free Pecan Pie Cookies that capture the essence of traditional pecan pie with a gluten-free twist.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Oven

Method
 

How to Make Christmas Gluten Free Pecan Pie Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until fluffy and light.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the pure vanilla extract.
  4. Combine the gluten-free flour blend with any dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until well combined.
  5. Fold in the coarsely chopped pecans and maple syrup until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
  7. Let cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with a bit more maple syrup for an extra touch of sweetness! Consider toasting the pecans before folding them into the dough for added flavor.

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