Nut Butter Pecan Cookies

I mean, we're all a little nuts aren't we? 

This cookie recipe is super simple and super healthy!  I've tried this recipe using both peanut butter and almond butter.  The peanut butter made a flatter and crunchier cookie (see above picture), whereas the almond butter made a more plump and softer cookie (see picture below).  Appearances aren't important, but both cookies were beautiful and very delicious!  The pecans make an excellent cookie topper and add a nice crunch to really seal the deal, yummy! 

Ready to mix, scoop and bake these healthy cookies in a hurry?
It's always a good time for a cookie :) 
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NUT BUTTER PECAN COOKIES
makes 7-9 large cookies

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup of nut butter (natural peanut butter or natural almond butter) 
• 1/4 cup sweetener (maple syrup or honey)
• 1 egg or 1 flax egg (mix 1 tbsp. ground flaxseed to 3 tbsp water; let sit for 10 mins.)
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
• About 20 pecans

1.  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  In a large bowl mix all ingredients together with a spatula.  The batter will be slightly stickier if using honey. 

2.  Place parchment paper on a large baking pan.  Use an ice cream scooper or large spoon to place cookie batter on top of the parchment paper. 

3.  Gently place 2 pecans on each cookie and press down slightly so the cookie batter flattens.  

4.  Bake cookies for about 10-15 minutes, or until cookies start to brown.  

5.  Let the cookies cool for about 5-10 mins. so they can harden a bit more.  Enjoy this healthy sweet treat with loved ones! 


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                                Always craving good food,
                                                  Jillian