Chocolate Chunk Orange Pecan Cookies

These vegan chocolate chunk orange pecan cookies taste great with a glass of milk and are loaded with chocolate chunks. Orange zest, orange juice, and crunchy pecans make the classic chocolate chip cookie taste even better.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chunks
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

In another bowl, cream together vegan butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy

Mix in orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract

Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until well combined

Fold in chocolate chunks and chopped pecans

Scoop cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each cookie

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown

Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely