Description
These Black Forest Flourless Brownie Cookies offer a rich, fudgy texture packed with intense chocolate flavor, enhanced by the tartness of dried cherries. Made without flour, they are a perfect treat for those seeking a gluten-free dessert that combines the decadence of brownies with the convenience of cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- ¾ cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup dried cherries (or dried sour cherries), roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and sea salt until well combined, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the egg whites and vanilla extract into the dry mixture, stirring continuously until you achieve a thick, glossy batter that holds together well.
- Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips and chopped dried cherries, ensuring they are evenly spread throughout the batter for consistent flavor in each cookie.
- Form Cookies: Using a spoon, scoop heaping tablespoons of the batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Place the trays in the preheated oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cookie tops are glossy and cracked, edges are set, and centers remain soft for a perfect chewy texture.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes to firm up before transferring them carefully to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they retain their shape and texture.
Notes
- Use dried sour cherries for a more tart contrast to the rich chocolate.
- Ensure egg whites are fresh and at room temperature for better batter consistency.
- Do not overbake; cookies should have soft centers to maintain their fudgy consistency.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free due to the absence of flour.
