{"id":"bcdf5f15-64f8-4c43-9561-ab8a54e854d9","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/bcdf5f15-64f8-4c43-9561-ab8a54e854d9","source_url":"https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/flourless-fudge-cookies-recipe","title":"Flourless Fudge Cookies","description":"Ultra-chewy, rich chocolate cookies with no added fat? And no gluten? Impossible! But it's true: these flourless chocolate cookies get their texture from egg whites, and their flavor from cocoa powder (which represents the only fat in the recipe). Plus they're easy to make: Just stir together a few simple ingredients, scoop onto a pan, and bake for 7 to 10 minutes. You won't believe the delicious result. Speaking of delicious, though — adding chocolate chips and/or chopped nuts to this basic recipe takes these cookies to a whole new level.","servings":16,"servings_text":"16","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT10M","total_time":"PT42M","image_url":"https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/recipe_legacy/1070-3-large.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 1/4 cups (255g) confectioners' sugar","item":"confectioners' sugar","quantity":2.25,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":255,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon table salt","item":"table salt","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon espresso powder, optional but good","item":"espresso powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"optional but good"},{"text":"1 cup (85g) unsweetened cocoa, Dutch-process or natural","item":"unsweetened cocoa, Dutch-process or natural","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":85,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"3 (106g) large egg whites","item":"large egg whites","quantity":3,"metric_alternate":{"quantity":106,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 teaspoons King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract","item":"King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 cups (227g to 340g) chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and/or chopped dried fruit, optional","item":"(227g to 340g) chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and/or chopped dried fruit","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","preparation":"optional"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Lightly grease two baking sheets. Or line with parchment, and grease the parchment. Yes, grease the parchment; these cookies are sticky, and need to be baked on a greased surface."},{"number":2,"text":"Whisk together the egg whites and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, except for the chips/nuts/fruit."},{"number":3,"text":"Stir the wet and dry ingredients together. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl, and stir again until smooth. The batter should be and the consistency of a thick syrup. If it's not, add more egg white until it drips from a spatula in a thick ribbon."},{"number":4,"text":"Add the chips and/or nuts, if you're using them."},{"number":5,"text":"Drop the syrupy batter onto the prepared baking sheets in 3\" circles (for large cookies), or 1 3/4\" to 2\" circles (for smaller cookies); a tablespoon cookie scoop or teaspoon cookie scoop, respectively, work well here. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheets for 30 minutes, while you preheat your oven to 350°F."},{"number":6,"text":"Bake the cookies for 7 minutes (for smaller cookies), 8 to 9 minutes for the larger cookies; they should spread slightly, become somewhat shiny, and develop faintly crackly tops. Note: large cookies with added chips/nuts will need to bake for 10 minutes."},{"number":7,"text":"Remove the cookies from the oven, and allow them to cool right on the pan. When they're nearly cool, carefully loosen them from the pan with a spatula."},{"number":8,"text":"Storage information: Serve warm; or cool completely, and store airtight at room temperature for several days. For longer storage, wrap well and freeze."},{"number":9,"text":"This recipe can be tricky to nail, especially the first time out. Please read our blog post, Putting a Tricky Recipe to the Test, for some handy tips."},{"number":10,"text":"Join King Arthur baker Martin Philip and his family as they bake Flourless Fudge Cookies together, start to finish. Watch Martin Bakes at Home - Flourless Fudge Cookies now."},{"number":11,"text":"The yield on this recipe can vary quite a bit, depending on size and add-ins. Without add-ins, you'll get 16 large (3 1/4\") cookies or 32 smaller (2 1/2\") cookies. With the full amount of chips/nuts added, you'll get 2 dozen large cookies or 4 dozen smaller cookies. (Use the full amount of chocolate chips for an assertive hit of chocolate in every bite; use fewer if you want other flavors, rather than chocolate, to take center stage.)"},{"number":12,"text":"Be aware: Some of your baking ingredients can be a hidden source of gluten. Learn more at our blog post: For gluten-free baking, think beyond just flour . For additional information on King Arthur-produced products, read the complete details of our allergen program , including our contact-prevention practices."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T05:50:27.121232+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T05:50:27.121232+00:00"}