Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of these Decadent Vegan Chocolate Chunk Pecan Cookies, featuring a delightful crunch from optional pretzel pieces. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a batch of heavenly cookies that are perfect for sharing with loved ones or treating yourself to a moment of sweet bliss.
Ingredients
- 150g (5.3 oz) vegan block-style butter, plus 1 tablespoon for toasting pecans
- 110g (½ cup) soft brown sugar, for a deep molasses flavor
- 130g (1 ⅓ cups) pecans, for that nutty crunch
- 135g (⅔ cup) granulated sugar, for classic sweetness
- 40g (2 tbsp) vegan Greek-style yogurt or any plant-based yogurt, for binding
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, for a fragrant touch
- 200g (1 ½ cups + 2 tsp) all-purpose flour, as the cookie's foundation
- 1 teaspoon baking soda, for lift and texture
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for a hint of warmth
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt, to balance the flavors
- 120g (4.23 oz) vegan "milk" style chocolate, chopped into generous chunks
- 40g (½ cup) pretzels, an optional twist for extra crunch
Instructions
- Begin by browning the vegan butter in a saucepan until it's golden and aromatic, then whisk it with the brown sugar in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- In the same pan, toast the pecans in a bit of vegan butter until fragrant and let them cool.
- Stir the granulated sugar into the butter and sugar mixture, followed by the vegan yogurt and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mix until almost combined, then stir in most of the toasted pecans, chocolate chunks, and pretzels, reserving some for topping.
- Chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (347°F). Line baking trays with parchment paper.
- Scoop the dough into portions and place on the trays, spacing them well apart.
- Press the remaining mix-ins into the tops of the cookies before baking for 10-12 minutes.
- Shape the cookies with a cookie cutter while hot, then cool on the trays for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
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