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Spelt Flour And Pecan Nuts Little Delights

Modified: Jan 15, 2022 · Published: Oct 26, 2016 · by Ramona

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These spelt flour and pecan nuts cute delights are those tiny bite-size thumb cookies that are just plain divine and taste exactly like pecan pie, in miniature, of course, just a touch healthier.

These pecan nuts with spelt flour are pure deliciousness, an easy to prepare and tasty treat for everyone.

I woke up early this morning because my son really fancied these spelt flour and pecan nuts for breakfast.

This is what I call fussiness. It's half term so hey, we have some time to enjoy and have some fun in the kitchen.

I like this type of fussiness truthfully- fussiness taken to that lovely level, the level of getting mummy up slightly early to prepare something her lovely boy fancies. Luckily enough, my daughter agreed too. They love these and said to me they could eat them any time, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Yes, I’m very sure of that too, in fact, is one of those statements that I would never dare to contest... I’m so sure they mean it every time. ?

Ever since I started to cook or bake I always loved getting this “I really fancy” from my family because it always saved (then) and saves me (now)  the trouble of brainstorming of what I should cook or bake that day.

I really used to love it when my dad, my brother or mum ask me: “Can you please cook this?” Or “I really fancy that.... “ now it’s my hubby and my kids who help me and save my day.  Every one of us gets stuck with no ideas about what to prepare sometimes, right? Running out of ideas is pretty easy but not with my lot, thankfully ;-))

But, hey, I will get back to this. I was saying ...

My son really wanted these pecan nuts cookies again, as I haven't prepared them for quite a while now. I don't know why: they are pretty healthy and I cannot express myself how good they taste. I suppose I do have a simple answer for this and that might be simply because I’m also preparing other delicious dishes and I try a lot of new food/combos, all new stuff almost every day.

It’s hilarious, as my kids always fight over who has the last one, this is how awesome these cookies really are. I always hide a couple away so that they get that little surprise of having one or two extra when they sadly thing there’re none left which makes them super happy..... it is my duty 😉

My grandma' used to make this nuts cookie delight, with standard flour and toasted walnuts. Pure deliciousness!

She used to make it in a thin long loaf tin and I would have prepared it in a similar manner, for the authentic look and taste, but I have never seen a baking tin that looks quite like the one she used to have. She must have had that made by my very skilled grandfather, I am sure. Two great people, that I miss terribly.

I have changed the recipe a bit, obviously, to make it way a little healthier and even tastier.  My grandma wouldn’t necessarily agree with this line and statement but I would have persuaded her in the end.

I’ve prepared these cookies with a bit more dough, so they turn out puffier, but you can certainly use less dough and less nut mixture if you wish and they'll become bite-size small little super cuties.

Other pecan nuts recipes you may like: 

  • Pecan cookies with rye and barley flakes
  • Banana, pecan and coconut loaf
  • Flaxseed, cacao and pecan nuts cookies
  • Quick, delicious, nuts and dark cacao brownies

A few tips: 

  • Yield: This recipe makes anything between 25 to 30 pecan nuts tiny cookies, depending on how chunky or small you make them. 
  • Choice of eggs: you will need the largest possible egg, but if you don't have large eggs, use two really small eggs. They need to be really small in size. A bit extreme I know but see what you can do.
  • If you want to make them all brown simply add 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder in the dough as well.
  • The cooking time is different slightly again depending on the size you decide to make them. 

Here it is, this 'to die for' cookie recipe: 

These pecan nuts with spelt flour are pure deliciousness, an easy to prepare and tasty treat for everyone.

Spelt flour and pecan nuts delights

These spelt flour and pecan nuts delights are just plain divine and taste so much like pecan pie, they are cute and bite-size.
5 from 23 votes
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Course: Coffee time, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes minutes
Total Time: 34 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 247kcal
Author: Ramona Sebastian

Equipment

  • food processor
  • mini cupcake pan
  • spatula
  • knife
  • bowl

Ingredients

For the dough:

  • 180 g spelt flour (light)
  • 1 egg (largest, approx. 95 g)
  • 90 g Muscovado sugar (light brown)
  • 55 g butter (melted)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla essence (1 vanilla sugar sachet)
  • ⅓ teaspoon soda bicarbonate
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or cider vinegar)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • oil (coconut oil or butter) for greasing

For the nut mix (filling):

  • 130 g pecan nuts (finely chopped)
  • 90 g Muscavado sugar (light brown)
  • 50 ml double cream
  • 2 teaspoon cacao powder (sieved)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt (optional) (coarse)
Metric - US Imperial

Instructions

  • I always start by taking out all my ingredients whatever I need so that will make it a lot easier and quicker. The kitchen scale should be out too.
  • Preheat the oven at 170 C (375 F).
  • Grease a (however many you have) 20-36 mini muffins cups and set aside. Use butter, coconut oil or an oil spray.
  • In a bowl, with the help of an electric hand mixer, whisk together the sugar, butter, vanilla, salt and the egg. Whisk them until become fluffy and pretty creamy.
  • In a tiny cup or a larger spoon, mix the soda bicarbonate and the baking soda with the lemon juice or the vinegar. Add to the egg mixture.
  • Mix/fold in the sieved flour with the help of a spatula or continuing to use the hand electric mixer but at a low speed. Only mix until nicely homogenised.
  • With the help of a teaspoon take little amounts of the dough place on your palm and form small little dough-balls. Place each ball into the prepared/greased mini muffin cups.
  • Press doll down into each muffin cup with your thumb creating a little nest-like little hole. Once this is all done set aside and let's get the filling sorted.
  • Chop the nuts (I use a food processor as it takes seconds and it does a perfect job).
  • Place the chopped nuts in a bowl. Add the brown sugar and cocoa powder. Mix well and then pour in the double cream, vanilla and right at the end sprinkle the coarse salt in. Mix all well until it is all nicely incorporated and comes nicely together.
  • Add a tiny amount ¾ to 1 teaspoon of nuts mixture on each dent created in each cookie.
  • Place in the oven and bake them at 190 C 375 F Gas Mark 5 for 15 min or until they become nice and brown ( check the dough that is golden in colour. If your oven isn't a fan assisted one you might need to bake for slightly longer 5min I would think should be the right time but your eye and experience will tell you exactly when they're ready. ?
  • When they are looking gorgeous, take them out of the oven and allow them to cool for 5-10 min. It's the hardest bit in this recipe (to stay away for 5-10 min) but hey, needs to be done!
  • When they are nice and slightly cool, tuck in! Well, hold on, hold on just take them out on a plate and make sure no one is around for the first few minutes so you can enjoy the first 10 ?? and then.....only then, you can shout out loud to the rest of your munching team.
  • Well, .....truthfully? I never get to do the shouting at all in fact I never get to be alone for that few minutes after taking them out on plates because even before they’re ready, my truppa is buzzing around the kitchen asking repeatedly “when are they ready?” so they give me no space and no chance whatsoever of having the first 10. Ever! ;-)) This is life! Enjoy, jump up and down with joy! That's what we do when these cookies land on the table

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 202IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    November 11, 2023 at 12:05 am

    5 stars
    Great little cookies. They are simply bursting with flavor.

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      November 12, 2023 at 1:48 pm

      Thanks Helen.

      Reply
  2. Sara says

    May 02, 2021 at 9:10 pm

    5 stars
    I can't wait to try this recipe! These look delicious.

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      May 03, 2021 at 11:12 am

      Thank you Sara!

      Reply
  3. Addie says

    May 01, 2021 at 9:03 am

    5 stars
    These little delights are just so yummy!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      May 03, 2021 at 11:13 am

      They really are, aren't they? Thanks so much, Addie, I am so happy you liked it too.

      Reply
  4. Julia Zhu says

    April 28, 2021 at 5:01 pm

    What a great name, little delights! These WERE a delight to have, loved the nuttiness mixed with the sweetness.

    Reply
  5. maur says

    April 28, 2021 at 1:24 am

    5 stars
    I love the gooey fillings Ramona, the best part of those mini bites. I can't wait to experiment again

    Reply
  6. Ksenia prints says

    March 02, 2021 at 4:15 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies are just gorgeous, and such a lovely combination of flavors. Great work!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      March 02, 2021 at 5:41 pm

      Thank you 😉

      Reply
  7. Swathi says

    February 28, 2021 at 1:43 pm

    5 stars
    I agree with you these indeed little delights love it

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      March 02, 2021 at 1:35 pm

      Thanks 😉

      Reply
  8. Julia says

    February 27, 2021 at 8:52 pm

    5 stars
    These are delightful!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      February 28, 2021 at 5:52 am

      They are indeed, thank you Julia!

      Reply
  9. Marina says

    February 27, 2021 at 10:36 am

    5 stars
    This is a perfect breakfast treat!

    Reply
  10. Amanda Marie says

    February 27, 2021 at 7:42 am

    5 stars
    These look so good, can't wait to try them.

    Reply
  11. Chef Dennis says

    February 27, 2021 at 4:51 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is so mouthwatering!

    Reply
  12. Courtney says

    February 26, 2021 at 8:55 pm

    5 stars
    Lovely cookies! They were eaten up quickly. We will definitely be making these again!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      February 27, 2021 at 5:14 am

      Thank you Courtney, I’m so happy you liked them. I’m making them again today too. Kids love them 😋

      Reply
  13. Kim Guzman says

    February 26, 2021 at 8:24 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! Those look great!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      February 27, 2021 at 5:15 am

      Thanks Kim

      Reply
  14. Irina says

    October 27, 2016 at 9:46 pm

    Very good, indeed, Ramona! The kids helped me making them tonight, had some, and asked to have it for snack tomorrow! ???? P.S. I did not find spelt flour today, so I used whole wheat flour instead; still delish!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      October 28, 2016 at 3:06 am

      Hi Irina,
      I'm so glad you guys loved those too. Very easy and delicious. My kids would want those every day??

      Reply
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