CHOCOLATE PECAN CHEWIES (FLOURLESS)

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I found this recipe in the Houston Chronicle and thought those who wanted to omit flour from their diet might enjoy these. I can't wait to give them a try myself!

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons cocoa
2 2/3 cups pecans, chopped
3 egg whites, at room temperature
1 pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners.
  • Sift confectioners' sugar and cocoa together in a large bowl.
  • Add pecans to sugar and cocoa mixture; stir to combine well.
  • In a mixing bowl, using a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip egg whites until foamy, add salt and vanilla, and beat to soft peaks; do not allow mixture to get stiff or dry.
  • Gently fold egg whites into the confectioners' sugar mixture, using a rubber spatula, until thoroughly combined.
  • Using a spoon, drop batter onto a cookie sheet (12 to a sheet).
  • Bake for approximately 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.4, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 13.5, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 7.9, Protein 1.7

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