Christmas Pajas (Cookies)

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 5

Delightful Christmas Pajas recipe for the holiday season

by The Chefin Cookies

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 cup pecan halves
	1 tablespoon unsalted butter , melted
	2 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
	1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
	1/2 cuo chopped semisweet chocolate morsel
	7 ounces canned sweetened condensed milk

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

171

Sugar

14g

Fat

11g

Christmas Pajas Cookies are a delightful dessert that are perfect for the holiday season. These cookies are naturally gluten-free and are made with a combination of sweetened flaked coconut, pecans, dried cranberries, semisweet chocolate morsels, and sweetened condensed milk. With their festive flavors and chewy texture, Christmas Pajas Cookies are sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering or cookie exchange. To make these cookies, simply mix all of the ingredients together, drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Once cooled, these cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2.	Place pecans in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
3.	Add melted butter, sweetened flaked coconut, dried cranberries, semisweet chocolate morsels, and sweetened condensed milk to the bowl and mix thoroughly.
4.	Drop rounded tablespoons of mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5.	Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
6.	Allow to cool on baking sheet before removing to a wire rack.

PROS

Christmas Pajas Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that make the perfect holiday dessert.

These cookies are naturally gluten-free and full of festive flavors like pecans, cranberries, and chocolate.

CONS

Since Christmas Pajas Cookies contain sweetened condensed milk and coconut, they are high in calories and sugar.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Christmas Pajas Cookies are not particularly healthy, they do contain several ingredients that offer nutritional benefits. Pecans are a rich source of protein and healthy fats, while cranberries are packed with antioxidants and are thought to support urinary tract health. Dark chocolate has been linked to improved heart health and can help to reduce inflammation.