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Sugar-Free Pecan Sandies Recipe

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These Sugar-Free Pecan Sandies are a delightful twist on the classic shortbread cookie, offering all the rich, nutty flavor without any added sugar. Made with almond flour, buttery pecans, and natural monk fruit sweetener, they are perfect for those seeking a low-sugar treat with a crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

  • Total Time: 21-23 minutes
  • Yield: 18 cookies

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup powdered monk fruit sweetener
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup pecans, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside to prepare for baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sweetener: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter together with the powdered monk fruit sweetener for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then, beat in the pure vanilla extract to combine the flavors.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Add the almond flour and kosher salt to the butter mixture. Beat the ingredients until the dough becomes crumbly and begins to come together.
  4. Incorporate Pecans: Mix in the chopped pecans on a low setting until the dough forms a cohesive ball. If the dough is too crumbly, you can use your warm hands to help form it together.
  5. Shape Cookies: Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart. Slightly flatten the tops with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a cup for even baking.
  6. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 11 to 13 minutes, or until the edges start to turn a light golden brown. Remove them from the oven and, if needed, flatten the cookies slightly again while warm.
  7. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving or storing.

Notes

  • The cookie dough is crumbly; if it doesn’t come together easily, use warm hands to form the dough into balls.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • Freeze cookies for up to 3 months; thaw on the counter in an airtight container before serving.
  • These cookies are naturally gluten free due to the use of almond flour.
  • Optionally, sprinkle additional powdered monk fruit sweetener on cooled cookies before serving for extra sweetness.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 11-13 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/sugar-free-pecan-sandies-recipe/