Vegan Caramel Pecan Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
Chewy vanilla cookies with crunchy pecans and luscious caramel swirls, made entirely without dairy or eggs.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
03 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
07 - 1/4 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
08 - 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
09 - 2 tbsp warm water
10 - 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
11 - 3/4 cup chopped pecans
12 - 1/2 cup vegan caramel sauce
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, mix ground flaxseed and warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and melted coconut oil until smooth. Add flax mixture, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined. Fold in chopped pecans.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
07 - Drizzle a small amount of vegan caramel over each cookie, swirling slightly with a toothpick or knife.
08 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are just golden.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The vegan caramel swirls through each bite creating pockets of gooey sweetness that nobody believes is dairy free
- These cookies stay tender for days, making them perfect for sharing or keeping all to yourself
02 -
- Coconut oil temperature matters, let it cool slightly after melting so it does not seize up when combined with other ingredients
- Over-swirling the caramel can cause it to blend completely into the dough instead of creating those pretty pockets we want
03 -
- Toasting the pecans in a dry pan for 3 to 4 minutes before adding them to the dough brings out an incredible depth of flavor
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking helps control the spread if your kitchen runs warm