Sugar Free Butter Pecan Cookies Recipe
Delight in these Sugar Free Butter Pecan Cookies, a perfect low-sugar treat that combines rich butter flavor with crunchy pecans. Made with sugar alternatives suitable for baking, these cookies are soft, chewy, and ideal for anyone seeking a sweet snack without the added sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 23-25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Diabetic
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups Flour
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- ¾ tsp Baking Soda
- ½ tsp Salt (optional, if using unsalted butter)
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup Butter, softened to room temperature
- ⅓ cup Sugar Alternative
- ½ cup Brown Sugar Alternative
- 2 Eggs, room temperature
- 1½ tsp Butter Extract
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
Add-ins
- 2 cups Pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or using a nonstick spray.
- Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and optional salt until well combined.
- Cream: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with both the sugar alternatives until creamy and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
- Add Eggs and Extracts: Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla and butter extracts until incorporated.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Pecans: Gently fold the chopped pecans into the cookie dough using a rubber spatula or spoon.
- Bake: Use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough, lightly roll each portion between your palms, and place them about two inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Cooking: Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges start to turn a golden brown.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Check nutritional labels on sugar alternatives to ensure compatibility with your dietary restrictions.
- Choose sugar alternatives that measure cup-for-cup like sugar and are stable under heat for optimal baking results.
- The nutritional information provided is an estimate and can vary depending on the sugar alternatives and butter used.
- For more recipe details and variations, visit thesugarfreediva.com.
- Using unsalted butter? Add ½ teaspoon of salt to the dry ingredients for flavor balance.
Keywords: sugar free cookies, butter pecan cookies, diabetic friendly cookies, low sugar dessert, sugar alternative baking
