Almond & Pecan Cookies
Almond & Pecan Cookies
Servings: 30 Cookies
Calories: 73kcal
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 maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
Instructions
- 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.
- Divide the dough in half.
- Roll each half into a log about 6 inches long and 1 ½ – 2 inches in diameter.
- Wrap both logs in plastic wrap and freeze for 1-2 hours.
- 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.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
- Cool completely before serving.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Almond & Pecan Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 59mg2%
Potassium 11mg0%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 10IU0%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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