Description
Christmas Gluten Free Pecan Pie Cookies are a festive delight that perfectly captures the essence of traditional pecan pie in a soft, chewy cookie. With a buttery base, crunchy pecans, and a hint of maple syrup, these gluten-free cookies are the ideal treat for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they’re bound to become a family favorite this season.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups gluten-free flour blend
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the gluten-free flour blend and any dry ingredients (like baking soda or salt). Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until well combined.
- Fold in chopped pecans and maple syrup until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg