in my humble opinion, everyone needs a couple flourless chocolate recipes in their baking arsenal. these are the easy go-to desserts that are obviously gluten-free and equally enjoyed by everyone. they don't even require odd flours or flaxmeals. and you probably have all of the ingredients in your pantry right this minute.
crispy, chewy, chocolate-y, deliciousness. see... proof that indulgent and decadent cookies need no flour at all!
Flourless Chocolate Cookies
3 cups (350 grams) powdered sugar
2/3 cup cocoa powder (i like the dark version)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 large egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla
1. Preheat oven to 350`.
2. Combine powdered sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and chocolate chips in a medium bowl. Add egg whites and vanilla; stir until well-combined. (batter should be about the consistency of school glue... not too runny. if it's runny, add more powdered sugar to achieve correct consistency.)
3. Spoon batter onto parchment-lined baking sheets in 2 tablespoon mounds or a 1 1/2-inch cookie scoop. Bake at 350` for 14 minutes or until tops are cracked and glossy, and edges look done. Cool slightly; remove to cooling rack to cool completely. Peel carefully off of parchment.
Yield: almost 2 dozen.
Yield: almost 2 dozen.
equally as exciting as a mouthful of chocolate cookie, i'm completely thrilled to return in january to birmingham, al. first of all, i can't wait to return to that town. i've not been back since i left almost 10 years ago. so many great memories, fantastic eateries and cool, unique shops. second, i can't wait to see old friends, return to the test kitchen & photo studios for a visit and meet the new friends i've only known through this blog world. speaking of which... last, but oh so exciting, i'll get to attend a very cool food blog conference, food blog south. if you want to come too, use the code IReadKumquat when registering to get 10% off! the speakers include helene dujardin, colleen duffley, virginia willis and dianne jacob to name just a few.
so. excited.
(and because i've shared this info with you, i get a discount too!)
(and because i've shared this info with you, i get a discount too!)
