Oh man, it’s only Tuesday, but I am in some serious need of COOKIES!!!
And not just any cookies, but cookies that are packed with delicious flavors that I associate with fall. Not your average pumpkin and apple (not that those are not the best!) but pecans and butterscotch and bourbon make me so happy!
I know you are going “Butter flavored Crisco?!” I know. But I have been experimenting with pie crust that is not made with vegan butter, and so I wound up with butter flavored Crisco, and I have to admit: I liked it for baking quite a bit. Not saying it’s healthy, but it makes a mean baked good when you can’t eat real butter.
Ok, lets also talk about the BOURBON!!! You can taste it, but just a hint! I have also tried it with a strong whiskey, and you could really taste that- it had a smoky hit at the end- all the men in my family looooved those! But bourbon is my favorite and so that is what is in these- the booze is a beautiful compliment to the pecans. BUT, You don’t have to add it- you could sub vanilla or a little extra non-dairy milk. and feel like the perfect end to a day with a glass of bourbon!
- ½ cup vegan butter or butter flavored Crisco
- ½ cup cashew butter
- 2 teaspoons maple extract
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 2 ¼ cups bobs red mill 1:1 gluten-free flour (blue bag)
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- ½ cup of full fat oat milk (or other non-dairy milk)
- 1 cup pecan pieces
- 1 cup butterscotch chips (dairy-free)
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare two sheet-pans with parchment or silpats.
- In the bowl of a standing mixer fit with a paddle attachment, combine the butter flavored Crisco, cashew butter, maple extract, kosher salt and sugar and beat until smooth. Add the gluten-free flour and combine. Add the bourbon and oat milk and combine until you have a smooth well combined cookie dough. Add the pecans and the butterscotch chips and gently mix in.
- Scoop the dough by the rounded spoonful onto a sheetpan and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes. Let them cool on the sheetpan and then store in an airtight container.
I have a question….how can this recipe be gluten free when it contains bourbon?
Hi Mary- Good question! Bourbon, and all distilled liquor is gluten-free. Pure, distilled bourbon, even if made with wheat, barley, or rye added to the “mash” is considered gluten-free. Most bourbons are safe for people even with celiac disease because of the distillation process.
Cookies is wonderful. Can you tell me how any calories in 1 Cookies. Carol
Hi Carol! So sorry, I don’t do calorie counts-but there are lots of free recipe counters!
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Hi there, these look delish, can I use regular butter?
Absolutely Ellen!
The cakes will be more delicious if fermented properly.
I will try it looks very nice
this is a delicious and nutritious cake
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Although they are gluten-free and vegan, they have a rich taste and texture in every bite. A smooth sweetness, light drinking notes and crunchy texture of walnuts make the palates festive. These delicious cookies offer a taste that everyone can enjoy and admire.
This recipe of the Butter Bourbon Pecan Cookies (gluten-free and vegan) is looking good, and I love to try such delicious recipes. You have the best blog with the recipes we all want to use.