These Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies are gluten-free and dairy-free, and they’re naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and dates.
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This recipe makes eight servings for $0.74 per serving, totaling $ 5.94.
Cookies are a yummy treat with so many flavor variations. Try these Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cookies, Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies with Peanut Butter for more delicious cookie recipes.
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These are not your typical bakery-style Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies. They are better because they are healthier! The dates and oat flour give the cookies their shape and naturally sweet flavor.
Combining the crunchy, salty pecans with the sweet chocolate chips makes these cookies divine. What’s almost better than the final taste is that the cookies are made in one bowl! This easy recipe creates crispy, golden cookies perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients and Estimated Cost:
- 2 cups rolled oats – $0.88
- 1 cup cashew flour – $0.37
- ⅓ cup maple syrup – $1.77
- 2 pitted dates – $0.55
- ⅓ cup almond milk – $0.11
- ½ teaspoon baking powder – $0.02
- ⅓ cup vegan mini chocolate chips – $0.46
- ⅓ cup pecans – $0.95
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon – $0.01
- 2 teaspoons coconut butter – $0.82
NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have.
How To Make Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
- First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Then, add one cup of oats and the cashew flour to the food processor and mix until combined.
- Next, add the remaining cup of oats, maple syrup, coconut butter, oil, dates, almond milk, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt to the mixture and process until the dough-like batter forms.
- Add in the pecans and chocolate chips and mix just until combined.
- Using a 1-Tablespoon scoop, scoop the cookie dough onto a baking sheet. Add additional pecans and chocolate chips to the tops of each cookie.
- Finally, bake the cookies for ten to fifteen minutes. Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving.
***For complete instructions and a recipe video, see the recipe card below.
Recipe Variations
- You can easily substitute the pecans for another nut, such as macadamia nuts, cashews, walnuts, or pistachios. All would work well.
- Dried fruit such as mango or apricots can be added to the recipe. Fresh diced apples or shredded carrots would also be a delicious addition.
Storage Tips
Serve: You can serve these cookies warm or at room temperature.
Store: These Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies can be stored in a cookie jar or Ziploc bag on the countertop for up to 3 days.
Freeze: Place the cookies in a freezer-safe container. If you need to stack them, separate the layers with pieces of parchment or wax paper so they don’t stick together.
Defrost: Defrost the cookies at room temperature for about two hours before serving.
Recipe FAQ’s
The nutrition calculator I use in the recipe card estimates about 287 calories per cookie in this recipe. That is lower than other Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookie recipes out there due to the healthier ingredients used in this recipe.
No eggs? No problem. You can use flax seeds by adding 1 tsp of flax seeds to 2 tsp of water or a banana. The dates and oat flour are the key to giving these cookies their shape and flavor in this recipe.
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Best Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Recipe Cost 5.94 Serving Cost 0.74
Recipe Cost $ 5.94 Serving Cost $ 0.74Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats (1 of the cups will be used to make the oat flour)
- 1 cup cashew flour
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 pitted dates
- ⅓ cup almond milk (can use any non-dairy milk)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- pinch of salt
- ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips + more for decorating
- ⅓ cup pecans
- ¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 2 tbsp coconut butter
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (this is optional. Sometimes this can help the coconut butter loosen up if it is too condensed.)
Instructions
PREP OVEN:
- Move the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 350°F.
MAKE COOKIE DOUGH:
- In a food processor, add 1 cup of oats and the cashew flour and process until combined.
- Next, add the remaining cup of oats, maple syrup, coconut butter, oil (if using), dates, almond milk, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Process again until a cookie dough-like batter forms.
- Finally, toss in the pecans and chocolate chips. Process just enough to mix everything together.
SCOOP DOUGH AND BAKE:
- Transfer about a tablespoon or so of the cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and press the dough into a cookie shape. These cookies do not rise too much and do not expand much. The shape you make it will be the shape it will be.
- Top/decorate the cookies with extra pecans and chocolate chips and bake in the oven set at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
- Enjoy once the cookies have completely cooled for about 45 minutes.
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Notes
- There is no need to bake the cookies longer than 10-15 minutes as everything in the cookie can already be eaten raw. Bake just until the cookies are firm to the touch.
- The cookies are best served at room temperature.
- They can be stored in a cookie jar or Ziploc bag on the countertop for up to 3 days.
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Comments & Reviews
Claudia Lamascolo says
I was just looking for a best cookie and this popped right up and I can see why, I am making them now!
Tavo says
These cookies are fabulous! Really loved the combination of pecans and chocolate chips!
Anita says
I love these cookies. Even without any additional sugar, I am not missing it at all. These are now my new favorite chocolate chip cookies.
Vicky says
I love all the unique ingredients in these chocolate chip cookies. Pecans make everything better in my opinion and the oats and dates really add a great texture to these cookies.