Flourless Chocolate Cookies – Simply Home Cooked

Published: Dec 4, 2023 by Dina

These Flourless Chocolate Cookies are deliciously fudgy, with tons of rich chocolate flavor and nutty pecans. The cookies have zero gluten and are 100% scrumptious.

If you love chocolate cookies, then you should try these Double Chocolate Cookies (VIDEO) and Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies.

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Recipe Details

I love these Flourless Chocolate Cookies because they are so gooey and rich, they satisfy any chocolate craving. They make a great addition to a cookie platter or holiday party.

• TASTE: Chocolatey, nutty, and decadent, these cookies are so good. You’ll love the way the sweetness and bitterness from the dark chocolate balance each other out.
• TEXTURE: Without flour, these cookies become soft, chewy, and gooey. The fudgy texture is addictively good.
• TIME: They only take 30 minutes to make.
• EASE: These cookies are so simple. With just a handful of ingredients and a dozen steps, you can serve these cookies anytime, or freeze them for later.

What You’ll Need

Ingredient Notes

• Powdered sugar- This acts as part of the base of these cookies in place of the flour. It also makes them plenty sweet.
• Egg whites- These help bind the ingredients together and add moisture.
• Dark chocolate- The bitterness in this chocolate is the perfect counter to the sweetness of the sugar.
• Cocoa powder- This is also dark chocolate to introduce less sweetness and more rich chocolatey flavor.
• Salt- This balances out the sweet.
• Pecans- Toasted pecans have a delicious nutty aroma and flavor that works great in these fudgy cookies.

Add-ins and Substitutions

• Substitute other nuts- Make these Flourless Chocolate Cookies with macadamia nuts, walnuts, cashews, or hazelnuts.
• Add chocolate chips- Add some dark chocolate chips, semi sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or even peanut butter chips to these cookies.
• Add espresso powder- The bitterness of the espresso enhances the sweetness of the cookies and makes a nice addition.
• Make them mint chocolate- Add some mint extract to make these mint chocolate cookies.

How to Make Flourless Chocolate Cookies

• Prep the baking sheets. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
• Melt the chocolate. Add the finely chopped dark chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 20 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until fully melted. Set it aside.

• Whip the eggs. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites using an electric hand mixer on high speed for about 1 minute.
• Add the sugar. Then add the powdered sugar and mix it in for another minute.

• Add the rest of the ingredients (except pecans). Next, add the cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix everything thoroughly.
• Add the pecans and chocolate. Now use a spatula to fold in the melted chocolate and finely chopped pecans.

Pro Tip: The cookie batter/dough will look runny at first, but it will thicken up quite fast. Don’t worry.

• Scoop and bake. Scoop out mounds of the cookie batter using a medium-sized scoop and place them 2 inches apart on your prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes. Once they’re baked, lightly tap the baking sheet on the counter to slightly flatten the cookies.

Recipe Tips

• Slowly melt the chocolate- Make sure you stir every 20 seconds to make sure you just melt it and don’t overheat it. This can cause it to scorch and be ruined.
• Whip the eggs- Whipping the egg whites on high speed will help them foam up and incorporate air into the cookie dough, making them lighter and fluffier.
• Spread the cookie dough out- Leave about 2 inches in between the cookies because they will spread a bit and this will keep them from running into each other.
• Be gentle- These cookies are very delicate, so let them cool for a bit and carefully remove them from the baking sheet with a spatula.

FAQs

Serving Suggestions

These Flourless Chocolate Cookies are fudgy, chocolatey, and nutty. They are perfect additions to cookie platters, served with cake, chocolate, or your favorite coffee.

• Cookies: Pair these cookies with some Classic Shortbread Cookies, Chocolate Meringue Cookies, Linzer Cookies with Raspberry Jam, or Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies.
• Cake: Serve them with a slice of Tiramisu Cake (VIDEO), Chocolate Cheesecake Bars, Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake, or Chocolate Honey Cake (Spartak Cake).
• Chocolate: Enjoy these Flourless Chocolate Cookies with some Chocolate Bark, Coffee Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Creme Brulee, or Chocolate Covered Dates.
• Coffee/Tea: Indulge in one of these cookies with a Pumpkin Spice Latte, Iced Caramel Macchiato, Iced Matcha Latte, or Brown Sugar Boba.

Make This Recipe in Advance

Make ahead: You can make this cookie dough and store it in the fridge overnight before baking the cookies.

Storing: Store these Flourless Chocolate Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the fridge for a week.

Freeze: Because these cookies are so moist, separate them with parchment paper or wax paper in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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