Description
Indulge in these delicious Vegan Chocolate Pecan Shortbread Cookies that are buttery, nutty, and filled with chunks of dark chocolate. A perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup salted vegan butter, softened
- 1/3 cup cane sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 heaping cup MB 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup raw pecans, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Mix softened vegan butter and cane sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Vanilla and Flour: Incorporate vanilla extract and gluten-free flour blend until dough forms.
- Add Mix-ins: Fold in dark chocolate and pecans evenly.
- Chill and Slice: Roll dough into a log, refrigerate, then slice into discs.
- Bake: Place on a baking sheet and bake until golden edges appear.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- If using dairy butter, make sure it’s softened.
- Adjust sweetness by using more or less sugar.
- For a non-vegan version, use regular butter and any chocolate of choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg