Gluten Free Pecan Pie Cookies Recipe

1. In a saucepan, brown ½ cup (110g) unsalted butter and let it cool slightly.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the browned butter with ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar and ½ cup (110g) packed dark brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in 2 large eggs and 1 egg yolk, along with 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste, until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup (130g) gluten-free bread flour, ¾ cup (90g) gluten-free all-purpose flour, ¼ cup (30g) oat flour, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon fine sea salt.
5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
6. Cover the bowl and chill the dough for at least 1 hour.

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar and ¼ cup heavy whipping cream.
2. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
3. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 cup chopped pecans.
4. Let the filling cool until it’s scoopable.

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Scoop the chilled cookie dough into balls, about 2 tablespoons each, flatten slightly, and press a small well into the center.
3. Spoon about 1 teaspoon pecan filling into each well.
4. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
5. Let the cookies cool completely before topping.

1. In a stand mixer, whip 8 tablespoons (1 stick) softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
2. Add ⅛ cup dark or robust maple syrup, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon maple extract.
3. Whip for another 2–3 minutes until smooth and airy.
4. Once the cookies are completely cooled, use a small cookie scoop to add a dollop of maple butter to each cookie.

Prep Time: 25 minutes 

Cook Time: 10–12 minutes per batch

Cool Time: 30–40 minutes 

Total Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Yield: 24 cookies
Estimated Calories Per Serving: 220 calories per cookie