Gluten Free Maple Pecan Snowball Cookies for a Sweet Treat!
Deliciously sweet and nutty, these Gluten Free Maple Pecan Snowball Cookies are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and maple syrup until smooth.
- Add the gluten-free flour, chopped pecans, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly, then roll them in powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a nuttier flavor, toast the pecans before chopping.
- These cookies can be frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg