Chocolate Espresso Sandwich Cookies - Christina Cooks

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons vegan butter substitute
• 6 tablespoons coconut sugar
• ¼ cup brown rice syrup
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon finely ground espresso (use 2 tablespoons for stronger coffee flavor)
• Pinch sea salt
• 1 ½ cups sprouted whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup non-dairy dark chocolate chips
• ½ cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts