Gluten-free Millet Cookies with Pecans and Sea Salt
These cookies are all about creating those healthy alternatives while still satisfying your desire for a delicious snack or dessert. Thay are sugar-free, gluten-free and delectable.
Gluten-free Millet Cookies with Pecans and Sea Salt Recipe
Makes about 16 cookies
1 ¾ cups millet flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ stick unsalted butter, melted
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup agave syrup
¼ cup chopped walnuts, pecans or hazelnuts
2 tablespoons coarse sea salt, for topping the cookies
In a large bowl, whisk the flour, salt and baking powder. In a separate bowl beat the butter, egg, vanilla extract and agave syrup. Stir the liquid mixture into the flour then stir in the nuts.
On a lightly floured surface, shape the cookie dough into a log, about 12 inches long—if the dough is not firm enough to shape into a log, refrigerate it for 10 minutes then try again. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Slice the log into 1/2-inch cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Encrust each cookie with a small amount of sea salt. Bake until lightly golden, 11 to 12 minutes.
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my little expat kitchen — 05/11/2010 @ 10:24 am
I really love how healthy these cookies are Nisrine and so easy to make!
Magda
Rachana Kothari — 05/11/2010 @ 11:42 am
These Cookies looks really interesting, Nisrine :)
Angie's Recipes — 05/11/2010 @ 12:31 pm
Sound like a great healthy cookie choice!
Bridgett — 05/11/2010 @ 7:29 pm
I just love cookies with a sprinkling of sea salt. These are lovely!
Barbara — 05/11/2010 @ 9:08 pm
I'm not a gluten free fan, Nisrine, and I've never tasted millet flour. My last experience with potato flour I would rather forget!
But these cookies sure look good!
Dana — 05/11/2010 @ 11:43 pm
Mm, cookies with sea salt sprinkled over top are divine!
I hope you had a happy mother's day!
♥peachkins♥ — 05/12/2010 @ 12:20 am
wonderful cookies!
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Nisrine Merzouki — 05/12/2010 @ 12:48 am
Barbara,I understand your reluctance concerning gluten-free baked goods because I, too, used to think they weren't as good as the conventional ones. With the right recipe,however, they can be excellent. Give these a try an let me know ;)
Joanne — 05/12/2010 @ 10:57 am
I'm SO with you! If I don't have good choices around me, even if I don't have BAD choices…I will find the most random things to make snacks out of. Nope I'd much rather eat these delicious cookies!
Dimah — 05/12/2010 @ 1:41 pm
These cookies look delicious!
Thanks for visiting my blog and for the kind comment :)
Mary B — 05/12/2010 @ 4:35 pm
Thanks for the gluten-free recipes!!! I'm so excited to try this.
Mademoiselle Poirot — 05/12/2010 @ 6:31 pm
They look lovely, though I've never really tried anything gluten-free… They look a little like shortbread with (can't remember the correct name) chunky sugar bits…and that's a good thing. Hope you have a lovely week. Love from London x
Trix — 05/12/2010 @ 8:24 pm
I love millet, and anything just a little sweet with sea salt is a huge hit with me – very curious to taste these!
Katie@Cozydelicious — 05/13/2010 @ 2:43 pm
I've never used millet flour, but these look lovely! I love salty and sweet snacks. I'm going to hav eto make these. Yum!
elra — 05/13/2010 @ 6:39 pm
Gluten free and delicious. Well done Nisrine, you manage to make me drool!
Cinnamon-Girl — 05/13/2010 @ 11:50 pm
These look so soft and delicious! I love a sweet and salty treat – they seem to really satisfy me. XO
A SPICY PERSPECTIVE — 05/14/2010 @ 1:18 pm
Ahhh, I LOVE sweet with salt sprinkled over the top–even healthy ones! Great idea.
Tasty Eats At Home — 05/14/2010 @ 6:01 pm
Your photo is gorgeous. I love sweet+salty – and these are intriguing. Definitely need to give them a try.