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    Flourless Chocolate Cookies

    Low SodiumLow PotassiumLow PhosphorusLow ProteinVegetarianDiabetes-FriendlyHeart HealthyDairy-FreeNo ShellfishNut-FreeGluten-FreeAmericanDessert
    16 cookies
    Active time: 15 minutes
    Total time: 40 minutes

    Nutrition Per Serving

    • Calories74 cal
    • Total Fat2.5 g
    • Saturated Fat1.4 g
    • Cholesterol0 mg
    • Sodium27 mg
    • Carbohydrate Total12.6 g
    • Protein1.1 g
    • Phosphorus26 mg
    • Potassium68 mg
    • Fiber1 g
    • Calcium6 mg

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
    • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 2 large egg whites
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ cup bittersweet chocolate chips or chunks, chopped

    Description

    These flourless cookies get their volume from whipped egg whites (like a meringue) instead of grains, making them gluten-free and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. A chocolate chip in each bite adds to the rich chocolate flavor.

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Coat the paper with cooking spray.
    2. Combine confectioners' sugar, cocoa and salt in a medium bowl. Beat egg whites in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add vanilla. Fold in the cocoa mixture with a rubber spatula until combined. Fold in chocolate chips (or chunks).
    3. Drop the batter by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Bake, 1 sheet at a time, until the cookies are just beginning to crack on top, 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool slightly on the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Tips

    • To make ahead: Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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