Sweet Treats To Spoil Your Dad

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Jules Clancy decides that chocolate and cookies is a better way to go for Father’s Day than beer and barbecue.
By Jules Clancy

Most people automatically think beer and barbeque when it comes to Father’s Day treats.

But if your Dad is anything like mine, you’ll really score extra brownie points if you remember to spoil him with something sweet. My Dad has one of the sweetest teeth I know. He’s the type of person who always has room for dessert no matter how big the meal has been.

Unfortunately my Dad also has some food allergies. We’re talking no wheat and no dairy. Not exactly an easy brief for baking. And that’s where these chocolate pecan cookies come in handy. With just 4 ingredients, they’re super simple. And even better is they are both chocolately rich and light at the same time.

Just the thing to show your Dad you care.

Chocolate Pecan Cookies

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Author: Jules Clancy
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 9 cookies 1x

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Description

These chocolate pecan cookies are a delightful treat that are both rich in chocolate flavor and light in texture, perfect for those with gluten and dairy allergies.

Ingredients

Units Scale

60g (2oz) pecans, plus extra to decorate
225g (8oz) icing (powdered) sugar
25g (1oz) cocoa powder
2 egg whites

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F). Line a large baking tray with baking or parchment paper.
Place the pecans in a food processor and pulse until they are finely ground.
In a large bowl, combine the ground pecans, icing sugar, cocoa powder, and egg whites. Mix until you have a smooth, thick batter.
Drop tbsp of the batter onto the prepared baking tray, leaving space between each cookie as they will spread during baking.
Decorate each cookie with a few extra pecan pieces on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are firm to the touch and slightly cracked on top.
Allow to cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Feel free to substitute pecans with other nuts like hazelnuts or macadamias for a different flavor.
These cookies are best stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
They make a great gift for those with dietary restrictions.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 22
Sodium: 5
Fat: 6
Carbohydrates: 25
Fiber: 2
Protein: 2
Cholesterol: 0

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Frequently Asked Questions

These cookies have just 4 ingredients and no flour — how do they hold together?

The 2 egg whites act as the binder and provide structure, while the 225 g of icing (powdered) sugar absorbs moisture and gives the cookies their chewy-crisp texture. The finely ground pecans (60 g) add fat and body. The article says this combination is both “chocolately rich and light at the same time” — the egg whites give lift without any flour needed.

Can I use a nut other than pecans?

Yes — the notes say to substitute pecans with hazelnuts or macadamias for a different flavor. Keep the same weight (60 g) and pulse them in a food processor until finely ground before mixing into the batter.