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Gluten Free Butter Pecan Coconut Snowballs

Gluten Free Butter Pecan Coconut Snowballs

Rebekah KukRebekah Kuk
A rich, nutty cookie that is rolled in coconut flakes and sweetened with maple syrup and dates.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup grass fed butter cut into chunks
  • 1 1/2 cup almond flour sprouted, if you can afford it
  • 1 cup pecans soaked and dehydrated*, or toasted
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup dates pitted and chopped
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes for rolling

Instructions
 

  • Add pecans to food processor and pulse to coarsely chop. Remove and set aside in a bowl.
  • Add pitted, chopped dates to food processor with butter. Pulse to combine, then pour in maple syrup with machine running.
  • Add almond flour, vanilla, and salt. Mix to combine. Add chopped pecans and pulse until dough just barely holds together. Transfer dough to refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silpat mat. Using a scant tablespoon of dough, roll each cookie between the palms of your hands and set on the tray. After all the cookies are rolled, use a spoon to roll them in coconut flakes. (I find it easier to roll all the dough into balls first, then coat them in coconut flakes. It's neater that way).
  • Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through, and swapping top to bottom if necessary. Let cool for 10 minutes on pan, then finish cooling on a wire rack. Cookies should be stored in an airtight container, and can be frozen in freezer bags for 4-6 months.

Notes

*Here is a recipe for soaked and dehydrated nuts. If you'd like to make your own soaked and dehydrated almond flour, use this recipe and blend the finished almonds in a food processor until they are finely ground. (Blending too long results in almond butter).
Keyword Egg Free, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
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