These Vegan Butter Pecan Cookies are easy to make, only have 7 simple ingredients, and are irresistible! Gluten free, dairy free, and egg free.
I can't say enough good things about these cookies- they are sweet, buttery thanks to the ghee, and studded with chopped pecans. They remind me so much of one of my favorite cookies- Paleo Mexican Wedding Cookies. They are slightly crumbly, which is not a bad thing. And they are melt-in-your-mouth good!
Usually when I make treats, I enjoy one and then share the rest. Except these cookies. I have been eating them all and enjoying every bite. I think to myself- I'm just going to have one bite- then next thing I know I'm three cookies deep. Whoops 🙂
Simple Ingredients
Sugar- I used maple sugar (not syrup) for these, but coconut sugar would also work well. The maple sugar has a lighter color so if you use coconut sugar they may be slightly darker. Cane sugar also works and has a light color.
Vegan butter- use the sticks of butter, not the tub because that has higher water content and won't give the same results. Butter flavored coconut oil also works great here and gives a nice buttery flavor.
Pecans- these add a nice buttery crunch and can't be missed as they're the star of the cookie.
Almond and coconut flour- the mix of these two flours keeps them gluten free and gives the best tender texture.
These are egg free which is perfect for anyone working around allergies.
These cookies are super easy to make and in under 30 minutes you have fresh, homemade cookies. Definitely wait for them to cool before trying because they are very delicate and crumble straight out of the oven.
Here are a couple more cookie recipes you'll love: Easy Paleo Snickerdoodles, Paleo Holiday Cookie Cut-Outs, and Paleo Gingersnaps.
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Vegan Butter Pecan Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegan butter, room temperature
- ½ cup maple sugar (not syrup) or coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ¾ cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped raw pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325° and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine ghee and maple (or coconut) sugar. Mix until fully combined. Add in the vanilla and stir again.
- Add in the almond flour, coconut flour, and salt. Mix dough well, until no dry spots remain. I found the best way to do this was with my hands.
- Add in the chopped pecans, mix again, and scoop into balls using a 1 tablespoon measure. It should make 16 cookies.
- Place them evenly spaced on the cookie sheet, press down each one slightly and bake for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven, using the bottom of a clean glass, press them down again to about ¼ inch thick.
- Bake for an additional 10-11 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Cover in air tight container. Will keep on the counter for 4 days, refrigerate after that.
ChihYu says
These remind me of Chinese almond tea cookies. So delicious ! YUM !
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, ChihYu! They are delicious!
Katja says
Nothing better than a butter pecan cookie. Your version looks bomb!! YUM!!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Katja!
Taesha Butler (The Natural Nurturer) says
I can almost taste them melting in my mouth. The pictures are delicious enough to gobble up!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Taesha! They really do melt in your mouth! 🙂
Melissa ~Real Nutritious Living says
You had me at butter! I will definitely be trying these over the holidays.
Jessica DeMay says
Haha- right? Thanks, Melissa! I hope you enjoy them!
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says
Butter pecan is such and addicting combo, and these look so delicious!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Kari!
Carrie says
These look like cookie perfect. So light and flakey. Yum!!!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Carrie! Yes- so tender!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
Oooohhhh butter pecan cookies sound delicious! I would love a few of these alongside some ice cream. Yum!
Jessica DeMay says
That sounds like a great combo! Thanks, Emily!
tina says
These cookies sound so good! Thanks for sharing!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Tina!
cristina says
Girl these look soooo buttery and delicious! I can just taste them through the screen.
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Cristina! They are 🙂
Jean says
Yum! I love that you used ghee for this recipe. Looks so buttery and yummy. Butter pecan is my dad's favorite flavor and I'll have to make these the next time he's in town!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Jean! I think he'll love them!