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11.13.15

Chewy Double Chocolate Pecan Cookies {Paleo}

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These decadent and Chewy Double Chocolate Pecan Cookies will be your new favorite healthy cookie with the first bite!  Plenty of dairy and soy free mini chocolate chips and chopped pecans inside a super chocolatey, brownie-like cookie.  They’re gluten free, grain free, and Paleo.

Chewy Double Chocolate Pecan Cookies @paleorunmommaRight now I’m drinking hazelnut herbal tea and eating my Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge (which I made a new batch of yesterday), it’s raining, and I don’t have to pick anyone up for another hour and a half.

A moment of bliss, let’s pause.

Of course, by the time you are all reading this, I’ll be getting a “sausage tan” and yelling at everyone to brush their teeth while I spray dry shampoo on my roots and cover up my zits.

Did she just say sausage tan?  Yes, I did, and I coined that term two nights ago at dinnertime, when Adam commented that I look like I’d gotten some color in my face that day.

At first I considered that maybe my wrinkle cream was irritating my skin, until I suddenly remembered that 3 minutes earlier I’d been fanning grease flames away from my face as I fried everyone’s favorite sausage in a huge cast iron skillet.

So no, I didn’t run away with the UPS guy for the day to a Caribbean Island, nor did I visit a tanning salon.  I just cooked dinner and the sausage tan must be my gift.  Maybe later I’ll go for a bacon tan and see which I like better.

Chewy Double Chocolate Pecan Cookies #paleoBut, back to these chewy double chocolate pecan cookies, which are the point of this whole post – and an awesome point they are!  At first, I was going to make this recipe into brownies, but, I already have a brownie recipe that I want to remake, so, I don’t know, cookies just sounded more fun at that moment when I mixed the ingredients in a bowl.  Magical.

There’s also just something about pecans this time of year, isn’t there?  Or sweet nuts in general.  I’m not a huge recreational-nut-eater but I do like some good sweet nuts covered in chocolate.  That doesn’t sound strange at all so stop thinking it does! Should I talk about the mini chocolate chips instead?  Or is it too late now?

Anyway, if you happen to have a moment this weekend to sample a new grain free treat, these chewy double chocolate pecan cookies will not disappoint, they are fool proof as far as I’m aware!  They only lasted until the end of the day, and even did well standing up to leftover Halloween candy, which I bet all of you can appreciate. Just plain good, end of story.

Double Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies @paleorunmomma

Chewy Double Chocolate Pecan Cookies {Paleo}

These Chewy Double Chocolate Pecan Cookies are as easy to make as they are incredibly delicious! They're Paleo, gluten free, grain free, dairy free and soy free and taste super chewy, decadent and chocolatey.
Author: Michele Rosen
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Dessert/Treat
Cuisine: Chocolate
Servings: 18 cookies
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Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup smooth almond butter
  • 2 tbsp organic virgin coconut oil melted and cooled
  • 3/4 cup organic coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup blanched almond flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • pinch fine grain sea salt
  • 1/4 cup dairy free mini chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup chopped raw pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the egg with the almond butter, coconut oil, coconut sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt
  4. Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet until fully combined and a smooth, thick batter results
  5. Lastly, stir in the mini chocolate chips and chopped pecans
  6. Form the mixture into small balls (about 2 tbsp each), flatten, and place on the parchment lined baking sheet. The cookies will rise/expand but not spread.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until just set. Remove from oven and allow to cool for a minute before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

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More than a little into running and paleo recipes (yoga now too!) but I'm not here to rain on your grains (or anything else) so come along for the ride! I do a little too much of everything (except cleaning), and I enjoy laughing at myself. As long as I'm the one making the jokes, that is. Just kidding. So bring me your angst, your appetite and your frying pan and climb aboard!

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  1. Pippa @ Mind, Body, Work, Travel says

    November 13, 2015 at 6:09 am

    You had me cracking up at the sausage tan! I’m actually fake tanning as we speak, for date night. I look very orange and let’s just hope that orange washes off…

    Reply
    • Michele says

      November 13, 2015 at 4:40 pm

      Sausage tan isn’t cutting it – I need a fake tan!

      Reply
      • Pippa @ Mind, Body, Work, Travel says

        November 14, 2015 at 12:28 pm

        I overdid it slightly… my bad!

        Reply
  2. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    November 13, 2015 at 7:12 am

    I don’t think I’ve ever had a sausage tan, but that sure is hilarious! I think you have an inner comedian in you.

    Reply
    • Michele says

      November 13, 2015 at 4:41 pm

      Cooking makes me glow, haha 🙂

      Reply
  3. Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says

    November 13, 2015 at 7:52 am

    I may or may not have snorted at sausage tan.. just sayin. These cookies look AMAZING and I really need to try them!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      November 13, 2015 at 4:41 pm

      Thanks, definitely give them a try at some point!

      Reply
      • Scotty says

        September 8, 2020 at 3:32 am

        5 stars
        Awesome recipe!
        The addition of an overripe banana adds to the chewy, compliments the pecans and makes more cookies…moist and rich chocolate flavor.
        TX!
        – PRM Fan Scotty

        Reply
  4. SuzLyfe (@suzlyfe) says

    November 13, 2015 at 8:49 am

    Bahahahahahaha this is why we are friends. I’ll give myself a chocolate tan 😀

    Reply
    • Michele says

      November 13, 2015 at 4:42 pm

      Be careful with the chocolate it can easily burn 😉

      Reply
  5. cottercrunch says

    November 13, 2015 at 8:55 am

    sausage tan? LOL! I love you. but i love these cookies too. PECAN ADDICT here!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      November 13, 2015 at 4:42 pm

      I can’t help myself 🙂 I’m also a pecan addict, can’t get enough!

      Reply
  6. Carol says

    November 13, 2015 at 9:17 am

    These sound wonderful, but almonds and I don’t get along. Do you have any suggestions to replace the almond butter and almond flour?

    Reply
    • Michele says

      November 13, 2015 at 4:44 pm

      Any nut butter would work, as for the flour, perhaps all purpose gluten free flour. Or, you could use about half (or even less) coconut flour and see how they are that way. Coconut flour goes a long way though, so add slowly if you do try it.

      Reply
  7. The Cookie ChRUNicles says

    November 13, 2015 at 9:24 am

    Oh how I look forward to those moments of quiet! Although, if the moments of quiet occur while my son is actually home, we are in trouble. Quiet when kids are home is never good! lol

    Reply
    • Michele says

      November 13, 2015 at 4:45 pm

      Ah yes, very true! If it’s too quiet I start yelling to see what everyone’s up to once I realize.

      Reply
  8. fitfoodiemama says

    November 13, 2015 at 9:58 am

    These look amazing! Love the pecan and chocolate combo!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      November 13, 2015 at 4:45 pm

      Pecans are awesome 🙂

      Reply
  9. Margaret @ youngandrungry says

    November 13, 2015 at 10:05 am

    hahah this whole post made me laugh especially the dry shampoo and sausage tan. My sweet tooth has been unreal lately like even more so than usual. I need to go buy almost flour and get on these! My “roommates” (sister and brother-in-law) are going home to Nashville this weekend so I will have a whole weekend of bliss!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      November 13, 2015 at 4:46 pm

      Ooh, your weekend sounds amazing! Total relaxation!

      Reply
  10. Strength and Sunshine says

    November 13, 2015 at 10:54 am

    Chewy cookies! The only way a cookie should be!!! I made 2 cookie recipes this week! Haha! That was my moment of bliss 😛

    Reply
    • Michele says

      November 13, 2015 at 4:47 pm

      I’ve been making so many cookies too! Tis the season, feels like the holidays are already here 🙂

      Reply
  11. Laura @ This Runner's Recipes says

    November 13, 2015 at 11:00 am

    I love pecans and chocolate together! The sausage tan cracks me up. I always joke that blast of heat from opening the hot oven is like a sauna—all sorts of spa treatments from the kitchen it seems!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      November 13, 2015 at 4:47 pm

      The oven heat too – especially when I’m trying to flip over my potatoes!

      Reply
  12. Jamie says

    November 13, 2015 at 11:23 am

    Bringing these to my work cookie exchange… that way I know there are some I can eat (and without guilt!)

    Reply
    • Michele says

      November 13, 2015 at 4:47 pm

      I’m sure others will like them too!

      Reply
  13. danielle saucy smith says

    November 13, 2015 at 1:02 pm

    i swear you make the BEST looking desserts… i really want to make these and love the use of almond flour, since that is one i actually have 🙂
    i’m excited that on sunday i’ll accompany my bff to see her wedding venue… so excited for her.
    happy friday michele!!!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      November 13, 2015 at 4:48 pm

      I’ve been going through almond flour a bit too quickly lately! And that’s so exciting – congrats to your friend 🙂

      Reply
  14. AmandaM says

    November 13, 2015 at 2:52 pm

    I love watching the Great British Baking Show to relax. It makes me happy!
    Agreed – free facial when opening the oven! Also stings my eyes.
    Thanks for your entertaining posts. Have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      November 13, 2015 at 4:49 pm

      The oven makes my eyes burn too, especially when flipping potatoes over 🙂 Glad you enjoyed, have a great weekend!

      Reply
  15. Too Precious For Processed says

    November 13, 2015 at 8:30 pm

    These look amazing! I can’t wait to make some 🙂

    Reply
    • Michele says

      November 17, 2015 at 3:21 pm

      Thanks! Hope you like them 🙂

      Reply
  16. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says

    November 15, 2015 at 9:12 am

    My husband would love the double chocolate. I of course love the pecans in them, although I’ll probably skip the sausage tan and stick to my “porcelain” skin, ivory if you’d prefer Just not ghostly.

    Reply
    • Michele says

      November 17, 2015 at 3:25 pm

      I wish I had porcelain skin!

      Reply
  17. fionajarrett says

    November 15, 2015 at 2:02 pm

    Chocolate and pecans are a match made in heaven. I’m having pecans in everything right now, but sounds like they would be just perfect in a chewy cookie. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      November 17, 2015 at 3:25 pm

      Favorite nut for a cookie or brownie 🙂

      Reply
  18. wendy says

    July 12, 2016 at 1:30 pm

    Made these today for my husband’s birthday–incredible!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      July 12, 2016 at 2:20 pm

      Awesome! So glad you liked them 🙂

      Reply
  19. Kat says

    January 28, 2017 at 10:52 pm

    5 stars
    These are amazing! Just the treat we were looking for. I used Cashew Butter instead since I was out of Almond Butter. Added an egg yolk just for fun, and on about half of the batch I sprinkled coconut on top which was super yummy. Thanks for the great recipe!!!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      January 29, 2017 at 10:04 pm

      Great! Adding an extra yolk was a good call I think 🙂 I also love cashew butter. Glad you liked it!

      Reply

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