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
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- 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 tablespoons 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