Pecan Chocolate Chip Shortbread Bars

 

INGREDIENTS:

For the shortbread base:

• 2 cups almond flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• pinch sea salt
• 2 tbs maple syrup
• 1 flax egg (1 tbs ground flax + 3 tbs water)

 

For the topping:

• 2 cups chopped pecans
• 1/3 cup coconut oil
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup Purely Pecans Pecan Butter
• 1/2 cup coconut sugar
• 2 tbs full fat coconut milk
• 1/4 cup dairy free chocolate chips 

INSTRUCTIONS:

For the shortbread base:

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper. Be sure to oil the inside of the dish so the parchment paper sticks.
3. Make flax egg by whisking together the flax and water in a small bowl, and set aside
4. In a medium bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients for the shortbread layer, and fold in the flax egg
5. The mixture will be crumbly, but that’s ok! transfer contents to the baking dish and use your fingers to press everything down evenly into the dish
6. Bake for 10 minutes

For the topping:

1. Place a sauce pan on the stove over medium heat. add coconut oil, maple syrup, pecan butter, and coconut sugar, stirring frequently so that everything begins to melt
2. Bring to a boil for 1-2 min, then reduce heat to low, and mix in the coconut milk and pecans. Make sure to coat everything well.
3. Transfer contents to baking dish, making an even layer on top
4. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly across the top
5. Bake for 33-35 minutes
6. Let cool completely before slicing into 12 squares

Recipe by @kalejunkie