Get ready to experience a mind-blowing chocolate sensation that will make your taste buds dance with pure joy! These incredible flourless chocolate cookies are not just a treat – they're a decadent journey of rich chocolate and crunchy cashews that will transform your ordinary dessert moment into an extraordinary culinary adventure. Whether you're a chocolate enthusiast, a gluten-free foodie, or simply someone who loves mind-blowing cookies, this recipe is about to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup melted chocolate
- 1 cup chopped cashews
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, white granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Crack the two large eggs into the bowl and add the vanilla extract. Continue to mix until fully incorporated.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and completely melted. Allow the melted chocolate to cool slightly before adding it to the butter and sugar mixture.
- Once the chocolate has cooled, pour it into the mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the chopped cashews and salt. Gradually fold this mixture into the wet ingredients until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie as they will spread while baking.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly cracked. Be careful not to overbake, as you want them to remain chewy.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your chewy flourless chocolate cookies with cashews warm or at room temperature!
Tips
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure your butter and eggs are at room temperature for the smoothest, most consistent cookie dough.
- Chocolate Melting Hack: When melting chocolate, use low power in the microwave and stir frequently to prevent burning.
- Don't Overmix: Gently fold in the cashews to maintain the cookie's delicate texture.
- Spacing Matters: Leave enough space between cookies on the baking sheet, as they will spread during baking.
- Watch Baking Time Carefully: These cookies can go from perfectly chewy to overdone quickly. Check at the 8-10 minute mark.
- Cooling is Crucial: Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to prevent breaking.
- Storage Tip: Store in an airtight container to maintain their chewy texture for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 65mg
