I’ve been preaching the gospel of our Fudgy Flourless Chocolate-Pecan Cookies for years. To me, they are the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers—dark, rich, and gooey, with crisp edges, tender centers, and a little crunch from the nuts. Similar to a flourless chocolate cake, they are intense in flavor, but have a light, airy texture that makes it impossible to eat just one. And based on the comments on the recipe, I’m clearly not the only one who’s obsessed. As one commenter wrote: “MAKE THESE COOKIES. So easy and a dream for chocolate lovers.” Because they only require 15 minutes of hands-on time, you can do that right now.
What Makes Fudgy Flourless Chocolate Pecan Cookies SO Good?
These cookies are all chocolate, no filler. Instead of flour, whipped egg whites, confectioner’s sugar, and cocoa powder form the batter. Then, chopped semisweet chocolate, vanilla extract, and chopped pecans, are folded in to add layers of flavor and texture. The result is almost brownie-like, but lighter, and with crisp edges.
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Will Dickey; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Why These Cookies Will Surprise You
Guess what? They are naturally gluten-free. You won’t even think about this fact as you eat them because they have a wonderful texture, and don’t taste like anything is missing. You can also make them dairy-free if you choose chocolate that doesn’t contain milk powder or milkfat.
Don’t Skip This Step
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Will Dickey; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Sifting the cocoa powder might seem unnecessary, but it’s worth doing in this recipe. Sifting not only removes any small lumps (which can make the cookies bitter), it aerates the cocoa powder, which gives the cookies a lighter texture.
What Readers Say
“As someone with gluten, dairy and a whole list of other allergies, these cookies are a dream come true. About the only thing I cannot do to them is make them vegan and I often bake for friends with nut, soy and sugar allergies. They are delicious and easy to make even if you live at 8,000 ft.”“Have made these numerous times in the past year. Friends actually fight over them. Delicious and so easy to make.”“Cookie perfection. So easy to make. Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.”“I’ve made these multiple times now and they are absolutely delicious!” “MAKE THESE COOKIES. So easy and a dream for chocolate lovers.”
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