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    Nutty Almond Pecan Cookies

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    By Alisa Fleming on November 4, 2012 Dairy Free Desserts, Dairy-Free Recipes

    If you asked for a top ten list of what the holidays mean to me, the number one, two, and three entries would be COOKIES! And in all-caps like that, too. A love for all things doughy and chewy is something that I’ve never outgrown, but my tolerance for tons of sugar has definitely diminished. So I was very excited to discover these pecan cookies from the cookbook Super Healthy Cookies by Hallie Klecker. The caramel-y coconut sugar, warm maple syrup, and of course, those pecans, make them perfect for the holiday season!

    Gluten-Free Almond Pecan Cookies

    Speaking of maple syrup, Hallie always uses Grade A: Dark Color & Robust (formerly known as Grade B), and so do I. I had just never thought to mention it! Grade A: Dark Color & Robust Maple Syrup has a more full-bodied flavor compared to the other Grade A versions, so most bakers use it almost exclusively.

    Super Healthy Cookies uses a sweetness rating of 1, 2, or 3 spoons, three being the sweetest. The pecan cookies below received a 2-spoon rating. They are just sweet enough, but not Tollhouse sugary by any means. I think on my next batch, I’ll have to incorporate some spices because, why not?

    Special Diet Notes: Nutty Almond Pecan Cookies

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, gluten-free, grain-free, peanut-free, soy-free, paleo, and vegetarian.

    For egg-free and vegan almond pecan cookies, I suggest trying 2 tablespoons of dairy-free pumpkin butter or apple butter in place of the egg yolk.

    Nutty Almond Pecan Cookies
     
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    Prep time
    20 mins
    Cook time
    15 mins
    Total time
    35 mins
     
    These just-sweet-enough cookies are from Super Healthy Cookies by Hallie Klecker. Reprinted with permissions.
    Author: Hallie Klecker
    Serves: about 30 cookies
    Ingredients
    • 2 cups (192 grams) blanched almond flour
    • ½ cup raw pecans, finely chopped, plus about 30 pecan halves for garnish
    • 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 large egg yolk
    • 3 tablespoons Grade A Robust maple syrup
    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
    Instructions
    1. In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, chopped pecans, coconut sugar, baking soda, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, maple syrup, olive oil, and applesauce. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir to form a dough.
    2. Divide the dough in half. Roll each half into a log about 6 inches long and 1-1/2 to 2 inches in diameter. Wrap both logs in plastic wrap and freeze for 1-2 hours.
    3. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Slice the frozen dough logs into ¼-inch thick rounds. Place the cookies about 2 inches apart on the lined baking sheets. Gently press a pecan half into the center of each cookie.
    4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and fragrant. Cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container.
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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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    6 Comments

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    2. Natalie on December 19, 2012 11:57 am

      Healthy cookies are my kind of cookies!

      Reply
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    4. Micha @blissfulbites on November 7, 2012 8:43 am

      Totally with you on the holiday cookie excitement!! It’s probably the biggest holiday tradition my family has 🙂 But I also have lost taste for suuuper sweet and buttery cookies and I try to impress my family with healthier options each year…. so perhaps I will give these a try. I might as well buy that cookbook too – sounds perfect for me!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on November 7, 2012 10:39 am

        Yes, if you want healthy cookie recipes Micha, that book is a gold mine!

        Reply
    5. Cara on November 7, 2012 6:30 am

      I’m all about cookies too! It’s been a little ridiculous lately, actually. But I don’t feel too guilty since they are all super healthy cookies 🙂

      Reply

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