Stop everything. You’re about to meet the cookie that rewrites dessert history—the Black Forest Flourless Brownie Cookie.
It’s crackly on the outside, chewy-fudgy on the inside, loaded with rich chocolate and bursting with tart cherry flavor. Inspired by the elegance of Black Forest cake and the addictive intensity of flourless brownies, these cookies are gluten-free, deeply indulgent, and totally unforgettable.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
- No flour needed – naturally gluten-free
- Deep, rich chocolate in every bite
- Soft and chewy centers with crackly tops
- Pops of cherry that balance the richness
- Easy to make, impossible to resist
They’re bold. They’re chewy. They’re a little fancy and a lot fudgy.
Ingredients – Rich, Simple, and Gluten-Free
Yield: About 12–14 large cookies
For the Cookies:
- 2 ½ cups (280g) powdered sugar
- ¾ cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process preferred)
- 1 tsp instant espresso powder (optional, but deepens chocolate flavor)
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (130g) dark chocolate chips or chunks
- ½ cup (90g) dried tart cherries (or chopped maraschino cherries, patted dry)