Well Being in the Kitchen

Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Stress has gotten the better of me.  Big changes are coming, the unknown is all around me, and overwhelm seems to be a common term in my vocabulary these days.

I find in situations like these, when my emotions get the better of me, my cravings for all sorts of foods come alive.  Isn’t it convenient that when we are stressed and overwhelmed, we often do not have the time to cook healthy meals and provide balanced nourishment for ourselves?

Well I have been quite aware of my cravings lately and successfully resisted bringing home a pint of ice cream last night, but I did get some supplies from Trader Joe’s and the local health food store so that I would be able to make some yummy gluten-free cookies for myself.  If I am going to indulge, I prefer to indulge knowing that my treats were made with quality ingredients and love.

I decided to take my Key West Cookie Creation recipe and try a new spin.  I love these cookies and vary the recipe often, but this time I was inspired to try ground pecans as the flour!  Wow!  They were great.  I don’t think they are going to last long, which is good because I look forward to making them again to fine-tune the recipe.   They need a little more grip, but otherwise are absolutely delicious.  If you try out the recipe, be sure to let me know what you think.

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