I’m back with another festive recipe for the fall and winter months, because what could be better than apples, pecans, and cinnamon, in the form of a PILLOW COOKIE topped with a warm icing? Basically nothing.
Let me start by saying that this recipe was born in my kitchen by playing with ingredients I had on hand. I’ve tested it twice, and both times they came out perfectly. But what that also means is that I haven’t tested every variation known to mankind that I’m sure you guys are bound to ask me. The one thing I do know, however, is that you can easily make this vegan by replacing the egg with a flax egg. But other than that, either stick to these instructions or try different variations at your own risk (KJ doesn’t guarantee results :))
If you make these, I want to see your creations! Be sure to tag me on Instagram and use hashtag #kalejunkie for a chance to be reposted!
Ingredients
The Cookies
- 1 ¼ cups almond flour
- 3 tbsp arrowroot powder (or tapioca) – this is what makes these cookies PILLOWS
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 apple, diced into small pieces (I like Pink Lady for this recipe, but any will do!)
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- 2 tbsp apple pie spice
- ½ cup almond butter
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
The Icing (optional)
- ½ cup coconut butter, melted
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp apple pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, arrowroot powder (or tapioca), baking soda, and apple pie spice. Set aside.
- In another medium bowl, whisk together the almond butter, egg, maple syrup, and coconut oil, until there are no clumps.
- Slowly pour the dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients, and stir ingredients together.
- Next, fold in the chopped apples and pecan.
- Refrigerate the dough for 10-15 minutes, so it gets nice and thick.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, form cookies and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes. Note, these cookies are supposed to be soft and chewy, so don’t over bake them.
- To make the icing, melt the coconut butter and combine the rest of the icing ingredients. Drizzle over the cookies once completely cooled.Enjoy!XO
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What others are saying
Do you think these could be frozen after baking?
YES! Absolutely!