Gluten-Free Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Buttery pecans and chunks of dark chocolate come together in a soft, golden cookie with a rich, nutty flavor. Made with almond flour for a tender texture, these Gluten-Free Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies offer classic homemade taste without the wheat.
Servings 35 people
Calories 153 kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces grass-fed butter softened
- 4 tablespoons xylitol
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 2 cups pecans chopped
- 2 cups almond flour
- 4 ounces Lily’s dark chocolate bar chopped
- ½ cup almond flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F/ 163 degrees C.
- In large bowl, mix 8 ounces grass-fed butter and 4 tablespoons xylitol until well combined.8 ounces grass-fed butter, 4 tablespoons xylitol
- Add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 pinch sea salt, 2 cups pecans, 2 cups almond flour, and 4 ounces Lily’s dark chocolate bar until evenly incorporated into mixture.2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 pinch sea salt, 2 cups pecans, 2 cups almond flour, 4 ounces Lily’s dark chocolate bar
- Form cookie dough into 35 small balls and roll in additional almond flour.
- Place dough balls on prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Bake cookies for 13 minutes, then cool for 10 minutes before placing in freezer until frozen.
- Serve with homemade maple syrup or unsweetened melted chocolate, if desired.
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Notes
- Add baking soda or baking powder for a fluffier texture.
- Substitute butter with coconut oil or ghee for a decadent twist that offers a hint of nuttiness and suits lactose-sensitive diets.
- If you prefer a milder sweetness, reduce the xylitol by half.
- Almond butter or peanut butter can be used as a binding agent instead of butter.
- Mix in two tablespoons of low-glycemic yacon syrup for a subtle caramel-like flavor.
- For the perfect cookie texture, almond flour is preferable to almond meal.
- If desired, replace crushed pecans with macadamia or cashew nuts.
- Incorporating coconut sugar instead of xylitol creates a chewier and more intense sweet flavor.
- Don't melt the butter on the stove. This may cause the dough to spread too much and become flat. Instead, let the butter soften naturally at room temperature.
- Freezing these cookies isn’t essential, but it helps preserve their chewy texture and extend freshness.
Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal | Net carbs: -1g | Fat: 15g | Protein: 3g