Small Mister has become my cooking helper. He is tall enough to stand on a chair and stir now. I worked a thirteen hour day today and needed tea and cookies. So I put some together for us. Gluten free. Chocolate. Not too sweet. Perfect after a very long day.
chocolate hazelnut pecan cookies
Note: adapted from Small Treats, Small Plates and treehugger.com. I made enough just for us after a long day.
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoon sorghum flour
1 tablespoon quinoa flour
1 tablespoon cocoa
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon hazelnut flour
2 tablespoons quick oatmeal
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cream butter, sugars, and vanilla in a small bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
Cover a baking sheet with a silpat or parchment paper. Drop teaspoons of dough on the baking sheet. Bake for ten minutes.
Eat warm! After a very long day.