Choco-Nut Bars

I adapted this recipe from a cookbook promising the perfect cookie. This simple bar cookie is so easy and so delicious, you’ll find yourself making it over and over.

Makes 32 bars

Ingredient List:

• 10 tablespoons vegan butter substitute
• ½ cup coconut sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Pinch sea salt
• 1 ½ cups whole wheat pastry or sprouted whole wheat flour
• ½ cup almond flour (meal)
• 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
• 1 cup dark, non-dairy chocolate chips
• ¾ cup mixed coarsely chopped nuts (pistachios, hazelnuts, slivered almonds)

Step By Step Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350oF and lightly oil a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.

Whip together vegan butter, coconut sugar, vanilla and sea salt until creamy, about 2 minutes. mix in flour, almond flour and arrowroot to form a soft dough. Press evenly into oiled baking dish and bake for 20 minutes, until firm to the touch.

Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot crust. Allow to melt for 3 minutes and then spread the chocolate evenly over the crust. Press the nuts into the chocolate and set aside. It will take 2-3 hours for the chocolate to set firmly. Slice into squares.