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Paleo Pfeffernusse
Grain-free and naturally sweetened, these Paleo Christmas cookies are chewy, spicy, and taste of Christmas.
Course
Dessert
Keyword
Christmas dessert, Paleo dessert
Author
Angela Sackett | Everyday Welcome
Ingredients
3
cups
pecans or pecan pieces
1
teaspoon
dried orange rind
1
teaspoon
lemon zest
¾
teaspoon
cardamon
½
teaspoon
nutmeg
¼
teaspoon
ground clove
1
teaspoon
cinnamon
¼
teaspoon
black pepper
1
teaspoon
anise extract
2
teaspoons
grated fresh ginger
2
eggs
room temperature
3
tablespoons
molasses
¾
cup
coconut sugar
⅓
cup
coconut flour
1
teaspoon
baking soda
generous pinch sea salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Process pecans in food processor until they form a "butter" (a grainy texture like almond butter), stopping several times to scrape sides of bowl.
Add molasses, egg, and coconut sugar and process again until well blended (about 45 seconds), scraping bowl again.
Add spices and flour, soda, and salt.
Process for an additional 30-45 seconds, or until well blended.
Use two spoons to round dough and drop by medium sized tablespoons onto cookie sheet (mixture will be very sticky).
Bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes, or until top has just set.
Sprinkle, if desired, with all-natural powdered sugar.
Recipe Notes
Originally shared by Angela Sackett at DancingWithmyFather.net.