Pecan Vegan Cookies 🎄 31 Days of Cookies

The day after Christmas is usually a do-nothing day for us. It’s also a day of eating leftovers and trying to resist all those sweets. That’s why these vegan pecan cookies are a light and healthy alternative. They’re packed with nuts, low on sugar, and gluten-free. Spend the day in your pajamas and snack on these yummy, nutty treats.

Ingredients

For the cookies:
6 tbsp coconut oil
4 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp almond extract
½ tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda
2 cups almond flour

For the filling:
1 cup chopped pecans (plus whole pieces for the top of the cookies)
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp almond extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350° F. Mix coconut oil, maple syrup, almond extract, salt, baking soda, and flour on medium speed until well-combined. The dough will be crumbly. Form 2-inch balls and press down the centers. Bake at 350° F for 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool. Pulse pecans and add syrup and almond extract. Scoop filling into the center of cooled cookies. Place a single pecan on the top of the filling and serve.