Easy & Chewy Flourless Chocolate Cookies

 Get ready to discover your new favorite cookie! These Easy Flourless Chocolate Cookies are incredibly rich, intensely chocolaty, and ridiculously simple to make with just a handful of common pantry ingredients. With a texture that's a magical cross between a delicate meringue and a fudgy brownie—crisp and shiny on the outside, wonderfully chewy on the inside—these cookies are a true delight. Best of all, they are naturally gluten-free, and you don't even need a mixer to whip them up!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe:

• Incredibly Easy: A simple, one-bowl recipe that's perfect for beginner bakers.
• Intense Chocolate Flavor: Using both cocoa powder and chocolate morsels creates a deep, rich chocolate taste.
• Amazing Texture: Crispy, crackly tops give way to a soft, fudgy, and chewy center.
• Naturally Gluten-Free: With no flour in the recipe, they are a perfect treat for those with gluten sensitivities.

Yields: About 2 dozen cookies Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 13-15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 cups powdered sugar, plus more for dusting (optional)
• ¾ cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon NESCAFÉ® TASTER'S CHOICE® House Blend 100% Pure Instant Coffee Granules (or ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon for a warmer spice)
• 1 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Dark Chocolate or Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
• 4 large egg whites, at room temperature, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract

Equipment:

• Baking sheets
• Parchment paper
• Large mixing bowl
• Whisk or spatula
• Tablespoon or cookie scoop

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 325° F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk or stir together the powdered sugar, baking cocoa, instant coffee granules (or cinnamon), and salt. Stir in the chocolate morsels until they are evenly distributed.
3. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour the lightly beaten egg whites and the vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula just until everything is combined and a thick, glossy batter forms. Do not overmix.
4. Scoop and Arrange: Drop the batter by level tablespoons about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets. The batter will be sticky.
5. Bake: Bake for 13 to 15 minutes. The cookies are done when the tops are cracked and shiny and the edges feel firm to the touch.
6. Cool Completely: Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets set on a wire rack. It's important to let them cool fully before trying to remove them, as they will be delicate when warm. Once cool, carefully peel them off the parchment paper.
7. Serve: Dust with additional powdered sugar, if desired, and enjoy!

Cook's Tip: Chocolate Fudge Coconut Crinkle Cookies

For a delicious variation, simply eliminate the instant coffee granules from the recipe and stir in ¾ cup of shredded sweetened coconut along with the chocolate morsels in Step 2.

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These Easy Flourless Chocolate Cookies are a fantastic recipe to have in your baking arsenal. Their rich, brownie-like texture and deep chocolate flavor are sure to win over a crowd, and their simple, gluten-free nature makes them a perfect treat for almost any occasion.