Pecan Cardamom Cookies
 
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
 
These cookies combine great flavor with wholesome ingredients. It makes a small batch, so double the recipe if serving to guests.
Author:
Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 30 cookies
Ingredients
  • ½ cup pecan meal (or ½ cup pecans, ground)
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 TBS flax seed meal
  • 2 TBS warm water
  • ¼ tsp vanilla
  • ¼ cup white whole wheat flour
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cardamom
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. Mix together pecan meal, butter, and sugars. Mix until completely combined.
  3. Whisk together flaxseed meal and water. Beat for about a minute, or until it starts to gel up.
  4. Add flaxseed mixture and vanilla and mix until smooth.
  5. Sift together remaining ingredients. Add to wet ingredients and stir until combined.
  6. Place teaspoon sized balls 2 inches apart on parchment lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake 10 minutes for soft cookies, and 14 minutes for crispy cookies. The edges should be golden and the centers soft. Cookies will collapse as they cool.
Notes
You can omit step 3 and use 1 ½ TBS beaten egg in place of flax seed meal and water, or a whole egg in a double batch.
Recipe by Alison's Allspice at https://www.alisonsallspice.com/pecan-cardamom-cookies/