Decadent Gluten-Free Choc-Pecan Delights
Indulge in these rich and nutty chocolate-pecan cookies that are completely gluten-free. Perfect for satisfying that chocolate craving while staying mindful of dietary needs. These cookies offer a delightful crunch with pecans combined with the creamy texture of dark chocolate, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
24
Servings
200
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
pecan pieces
1 1/2 cups (ground finely)
butter
125 g (softened)
caster sugar
1/2 cup
vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon
egg
1
brown rice flour
1/2 cup
cornflour
1/2 cup (ensure gluten-free)
dark chocolate
150 g (coarsely chopped)
whole pecans
24
dark chocolate
50 g (melted for decoration)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (or 160°C if using a fan-forced oven). Prepare your baking trays by lightly greasing them and lining with baking paper to prevent sticking.
2
In a food processor, finely grind the pecan pieces until they're almost like a meal in texture.
3
In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, caster sugar, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer. Beat until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
4
Add the egg to the bowl and continue to beat until well combined with the butter and sugar mixture.
5
Using a fine mesh sieve, sift the brown rice flour and cornflour into the creamed mixture. Fold in the coarsely chopped dark chocolate pieces.
6
Take rounded tablespoons of the mixture and roll into balls with your hands. Place them on the prepared baking trays, leaving about 7 cm of space between each cookie to allow for spreading. Gently flatten each ball and place a whole pecan on top, pressing lightly to ensure it sticks.
7
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until they have a light golden hue. Allow them to cool completely on the trays.
8
Once cooled, drizzle the melted dark chocolate over each cookie in a decorative fashion. Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Nutrition Information
14.5
Fat
15
Carbs
2.75
Protein
2
Fiber
6.25
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Decadent Gluten-Free Choc-Pecan Delights?
They are rich, nutty chocolate-pecan cookies that are completely gluten-free, featuring a mix of ground pecans and dark chocolate.
Are these cookies gluten-free?
Yes, this recipe is designed to be entirely gluten-free by using brown rice flour and cornflour.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes approximately 24 individual cookies.
What temperature should I set my oven to?
Preheat your oven to 180°C, or 160°C if you are using a fan-forced oven.
How do I prepare the pecan pieces for the dough?
Finely grind the pecan pieces in a food processor until they have a texture similar to meal.
What should the texture of the ground pecans look like?
The ground pecans should be fine and almost like a meal in texture.
How do I prepare my baking trays?
Lightly grease the trays and line them with baking paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
What ingredients are creamed together for the base?
Softened butter, caster sugar, and vanilla extract are creamed together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
When should the egg be added to the mixture?
The egg should be added after creaming the butter and sugar, then beaten until well combined.
Which flours are used in this recipe?
The recipe requires 1/2 cup of brown rice flour and 1/2 cup of gluten-free cornflour.
How do I add the flours to the creamed mixture?
Sift the brown rice flour and cornflour through a fine mesh sieve directly into the creamed mixture.
What chocolate is used inside the cookie dough?
150 grams of coarsely chopped dark chocolate are folded into the cookie mixture.
How should the cookie dough be shaped?
Take rounded tablespoons of the mixture and roll them into balls using your hands.
How much space is needed between cookies on the tray?
Leave about 7 cm of space between each cookie to allow for spreading while they bake.
Why is 7 cm of space necessary?
The space ensures that the cookies have room to spread during baking without merging together.
Should the dough balls be flattened?
Yes, gently flatten each ball once it has been placed on the prepared baking tray.
How do I add the whole pecan topping?
Place one whole pecan on top of each flattened ball and press it lightly to ensure it sticks.
How long is the baking time for these cookies?
The cookies should bake for about 20 minutes in a preheated oven.
What visual cue indicates the cookies are finished?
The cookies are ready when they have reached a light golden hue.
Where should the cookies cool?
Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking trays before handling.
How are the cookies decorated after cooling?
Drizzle 50 grams of melted dark chocolate over each cookie in a decorative fashion.
When is it best to serve these cookies?
Serve the cookies once the decorative dark chocolate drizzle has fully set.
What is the calorie count per cookie?
Each cookie contains 200 calories.
How much fat is in each cookie?
There are 14.5 grams of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates does each cookie contain?
Each serving contains 15 grams of carbohydrates.
How much protein is in each cookie?
Each cookie provides 2.75 grams of protein.
What is the fiber content for one serving?
Each cookie contains 2 grams of fiber.
How much sugar is in each cookie?
There is 6.25 grams of sugar per serving.
How much butter is needed for this recipe?
The recipe requires 125 grams of softened butter.
What kind of chocolate is used for decoration?
Use 50 grams of dark chocolate, melted, for the final decorative drizzle.