Flourless, butterless chocolate cookies
These chocolate cookies are divine, they have a wonderful merringue texture. They're flourless and butterless which means they're also low in fat.
85g cocoa powder
250g icing sugar
Pinch of salt
300g walnuts, finely chopped
1 tbsp pure vanilla
4 large egg whites
Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F/ Gas 4. Line baking tray with greaseproof paper.
In an electric mixeer bowl electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix together the cocoa powder, icing sugar, salt, and walnuts, and beat for 1 minute on low speed until well combined.
In another bowl, briefly mix together the vanilla and egg whites.
Turn up the mixer's speed to medium and gradually add the whites to the dry ingredients.
Beat for 2 minutes.Divide the mixture using a scoop onto the trays, leaving about 3" between cookies.
Place the baking trays on the middle shelf and reduce the temperature of the oven to 160°C/320°F.
Bake for 12-4 minutes or until thin cracks appear and the cookies are firm to the touch.
Leave to cool slightly and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serves
Makes 10 large cookies
Main ingredients
Dairy, Chocolate
Recipe Type
Easy, Kids Food, Gifts, Cake Stall, Cookies & Biscuits
Special Info
Gluten free, Vegetarian
Level of Difficulty
Easy
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