Flourless Hot Chocolate Cookies are a rich, fudgy treat fancy enough to serve at a holiday party, but easy enough to whip up anytime chocolate cravings hit.
Flourless Hot Chocolate Cookies
These Flourless Hot Chocolate Cookies are such a simple cookie to bake when you don’t feel like spending a lot of time in the kitchen but you need something chocolatey and delicious. I made these a few years ago for the Better Homes and Gardens Cookie Exchange. They’re crisp on the outside, fudgy and chewy on the inside. A perfect chocolate treat!
I saw these Volcano Cookies and thought all they needed were some tiny marshmallows to make them complete. I adapted the recipe to make them just like my favorite Winter drink, HOT CHOCOLATE, and a new favorite recipe was born!
Are Flourless Hot Chocolate Cookies Healthy?
These gluten-free chocolate cookies have no extra oil, or added sugar and only have a little bit of chocolate (and to me that’s totally part of a healthy diet) so I’d say these cookies are better for you health-wise than most. Everything in moderation, right? The flavor is so rich and divine; they really satisfy sweet cravings!
Can You Freeze Flourless Hot Chocolate Cookies?
Yes! You can make these cookies ahead of time and freeze them for up to three months. They make the perfect treat to give to neighbors, friends, or to have with a cup of coffee in front of the fireplace any old time.
Check out the recipe card below for details on how to make fudgy, delicious Flourless Hot Chocolate Cookies. Enjoy!
More Gluten-Free Treats
- Chocolate Gluten Free Spritz Cookies
- Carrot Cake Bars (Gluten Free)
- Best Ever Lemon Bars
- Flourless Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Roll
- Flourless Chocolate Orange Cookies
Happy baking to all the new bakers and experienced bakers this holiday season!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. powdered sugar
- 3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup good quality milk chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup mini marshmallow bites in the shaker...if you can't find these mini mini ones, cut small marshmallows in fourths, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In large bowl, whisk sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt.
- Add egg whites and beat until smooth. Add chocolate chips and 3/4 cup mini marshmallows. Place bowl in fridge and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- Using a spoon, drop 1 inch balls of dough, 2 inches apart, onto prepared cookie sheet. The dough is pretty thin, so don't be worried if they flatten quite a bit. Sprinkle cookies with extra marshmallows.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until set and crackly. Let cool on cookie sheets 3 minutes; then transfer to a cooling rack until cool. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
My batter came out very thick as well. I was hoping that they would flatten out while baking but they stayed in the same shape so they are more round than flat. Basically mine do not look anything like the pictures. I’m going to try again with using more eggs to see if that works.
Awesome! So glad they were a hit :)
Thanks Becky! I used the 3/4 cups. I actually used the tiny Krafts Jet-Puffed Mallow Bits instead of regular mini marshmallows. (they are tiny and taste kinda like the marshmallows in Lucky Charms cereal). They came out great and I’m making them again today for a cookie swap I’m hosting tomorrow!
Whoops sorry about that Chris! You can add as much as you’d like, to make them thicker or thinner as you see fit. I added 3/4 cup but I’ve had a couple readers say that was too much for them. I’m updating the recipe now. Thanks so much for the heads up!
Making these cookies right now. The ingredient list calls for 1/4 cup mini marshmallows but the instructions say 3/4 cup. Which is correct?
Oh wow. Mine was not thick at all. The amounts are definitely what i used. I’m so sorry to hear this!
I cannot figure out why these didn’t turn out for me. I am a baker. Can you confirm the amounts are correct? Maybe my cornstarch was bad?? It is soooooo thick!! Like twice the thickness of brownie batter. It isn’t anywhere close to runny.
You have been inspiring me with your beautiful stuff!
Girl!!! You need to bake more :) I love these cookies!!
I’m so glad to know I’m not alone!! I wish we were neighbors :)
Ahh! I’m seriously the SAME when it comes to baking. It can be the absolute worst, but I’m so happy you posted this recipe. I love easy cookie recipes like this. It might be something even I can handle!
Thanks so much Carrie! Hope you’re doing well :)
Thank you!! Means a lot coming from you, you have been KILLING it lately!
I can’t handle your cute propping girl! LOVE these photos and that they are non baker proof – which means these are my kinda cookie … oh and their chocolate!
Oh yum! These cookies look perfect for the holidays! :)
Thank you so much Malinda!
Thanks Maris!
This is my kind of cookie. YUM
I think you did a wonderful job on these cookies!! They look both pretty and yummy so mission accomplished (in my opinion)!! Congrats on BHG, so exciting!
Thanks so much Kristyn!
Thanks so much Michelle!
How fun! I love how festive these are!
Yum!! What a great idea and so fun for the holidays! Can’t wait to try these!
Let me know how you and your grandson like them Judith! Love to hear that, thanks so much for stopping by!
Going to make there tomorrow. I’m always interested in getting new recipes to make for my Gluten Free grandson. Thanks
Thanks Chandra!!!
Thank you so much Jennie!!
These cookies are absolute perfection. You’d never be able to tell you’re a newbie baker. Pinned.
Congrats on the working with BHG! These cookies are so interesting and I love love your photography