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Gluten Free Butter Pecan Cookies

Just in time for the holiday season, these Gluten Free Butter Pecan Cookies have a wonderful light texture and are perfect for gift giving as well as bringing to all of your parties!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: cookie, Dessert, treat
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 16 cookies
Calories: 127kcal
Author: Lauren Kelly

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • ½ cup unrefined brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ¼ cup Bob's Red Mill 1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour
  • ¼ cup ground flax
  • teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • pecans for topping
  • unrefined sugar for dusting tops of cookies

Instructions

  • Mix together the butter, brown sugar and egg until well blended.  
  • Add flour a little at a time and mix well.
  • Add the flax, salt, vanilla and cinnamon and mix until completely combined.
  • Place in the refrigerator for at least an hour or even overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • With a tablespoon, scoop cookie dough and roll into a ball with your hands.
  • Flatten with your fingers and sprinkle with unrefined sugar.
  • Place a pecan in the center of the cookie.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes until the edges are golden brown.

Notes

To store: place cookies in airtight container on the counter for up to a week or in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
These cookies freeze really well! Place in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg