This pecan sandies recipe is super simple. Just a few ingredients makes an easy gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo and vegan cookie. Best of all, they take just one bowl and hardly any time at all to make.
Sometimes you just need a cookie. This is one of those recipes that came from playing around with what I had in my pantry. The ingredients for this cookie are ones I always keep on hand, so it was easy to whip up a quick batch of cookie dough.
This recipe is adapted from my paleo hazelnut cookies recipe. To create this pecan sandies version I swapped out the hazelnut flour for chopped pecans, and used coconut oil and maple syrup to keep it dairy-free and vegan.
The coconut on top is not traditional for pecan sandies, but I love how it gets toasted when the cookies bake and adds an extra layer of texture. These turned out to be a new favorite cookie! So easy and perfect with a dairy-free pumpkin spice latte.
I love how quick and easy this pecan sandies recipe is. I’ve made them by hand in a bowl, as in the instructions below. And I’ve also thrown everything into the food processor and pulsed just until a dough is formed. They work beautifully both ways, although you will have larger pecan pieces if you mix them by hand.
However you make them, this pecan sandies recipe is sure to become one of your go-to favorites too! This post includes some affiliate links to products I recommend, you can read my full disclosure here.
Paleo Pecan Sandies
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup almond flour (175 grams)
- 1 cup pecans , finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup virgin coconut oil , melted
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine almond flour, pecans, baking soda, and salt in large bowl. Stir in maple syrup and coconut oil until a thick dough is formed.
- Use a small cookie scoop, scoop onto baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten cookies to ¼ inch thick. Sprinkle coconut on top of cookies.
- Bake until just starting to brown, about 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
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Mary
My husband made these this morning and they were honest to God cookies. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Lisa
Yay! I’m so glad you loved them, Mary!
Shelby
These are amazing. I can’t tell the difference between these and regular cookies. The texture isn’t strange like a lot of Paleo baked goods, and the taste is spot on. I might bring these to Christmas this year and not tell my family!
Lisa
Yay! I’m so glad you love them, Shelby!