Discover the secret to remarkably moist, melt-in-the-mouth chocolate cookies with this exceptional recipe for Flourless Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies.
It’s astonishing that these delicious treats contain no flour, grains or gluten. This unique preparation yields a dense and decadent cookie experience without traditional baking staples.
This recipe utilizes almond butter as its binding agent to create the richest texture possible. While an alternative version using peanut butter exists, it produces significantly drier results, less desirable for those seeking optimal chocolate cookie satisfaction.
Flourless Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies [Vegan]
Yields
Approximately 20 – 25 small cookies
Ingredients for Flourless Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies [Vegan]
- 1 cup organic almond butter
- 3/4 cups raw coconut crystals (or other granulated sugar)
- 1/4 cup raw cacao powder
- 1 cup vegan/gf chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup organic pecans, chopped
- 2 flax eggs (made by combining 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed with 6 tablespoons water)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
Preparation Instructions for Flourless Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies [Vegan]
- Prepare Flax Eggs: Whisk together the ground flaxseed and water in a small bowl. Allow to sit briefly before use.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine all remaining ingredients (organic almond butter, raw coconut crystals/cocoa powder, vegan chocolate chips, organic pecans, flax eggs) until thoroughly mixed.
Cooking Methods:
The mixture can be adapted for two different cookie styles:
- Drop Cookies: Spoon dollops evenly onto a prepared baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
- Rounder, Traditional Cookies: Spoon the mixture onto the baking sheet, lightly patting each mound down with fingertips to flatten slightly before smoothing the edges gently. Bake as directed above.
Baking Time: Approximately 10 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
Cooling Note: Ensure the cookies are fully cooled before attempting to remove them from the baking sheet.
Notes
- The almond butter version offers superior fudgy texture compared to peanut butter alternatives.
