Healthy Kids Pecan Lace Cookies Recipe

               
Classic lacy pecan cookies get a nutritious update from whole-wheat flour in our heart-healthy recipe. Rich brown sugar, vanilla and plenty of pecans are combined for a delicate, buttery crunch.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 36 servings
1 cup pecans
2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
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Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly coat parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a food processor, finely chop pecans. In a bowl, with a mixer on low speed, beat butter and brown sugar until well blended. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder and salt; beat until blended. Stir in pecans.

Step 3

Spoon batter by teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 3 inches apart. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until firm. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, or until firm. With a spatula, transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 4

Store in an airtight container, between sheets of wax paper, up to 1 week.

Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 36
Calories: 45
Make this for: Heart Healthy
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 cookie
Per serving:
calories:45
total fat:3g
sat fat:0g
cholesterol:9mg
sodium:23mg
total carb:5g
fibers:0g
proteins:0g

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Have you ever wondered how they get those fancy lace cookies to look so pretty? If you try this healthy lace cookie recipe, you’ll be in on the secret. This healthy cookie uses finely chopped pecans as the base of the cookie, rather than the high amounts of flour found in most cookie recipes. The pecans are mixed with just a bit of butter, egg, whole wheat flour and some brown sugar to create a light and airy cookie that looks as good as it tastes. And thanks to the ingredient mix, these healthy cookies can be enjoyed by adults and kids alike, even those following special diets. The cookies contain only 45 calories each, with 0g of saturated fat and only 23mg of sodium. That means they can be enjoyed by people following a heart-healthy diet, as well as those who are watching their weight. These fancy cookies are sure to impress guests, but they’re the perfect cookie to have on hand when you’re in the mood for a better-for-you cookie that’s loaded with great taste.

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Healthy Kids Pecan Lace Cookies Recipe

Ingredients
Recipe yields 36 servings
1 cup pecans
2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly coat parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a food processor, finely chop pecans. In a bowl, with a mixer on low speed, beat butter and brown sugar until well blended. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder and salt; beat until blended. Stir in pecans.

Step 3

Spoon batter by teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 3 inches apart. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until firm. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, or until firm. With a spatula, transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 4

Store in an airtight container, between sheets of wax paper, up to 1 week.

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