No flour chewy and crunchy cookies from Epicurious (Bon Appetite)

Ingredients

1 1/2	cups bittersweet chocolate chips, divided
3	large egg whites, room temperature
2 1/2	cups powdered sugar, divided
1/2	cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1	tablespoon cornstarch
1/4	teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray 2 large baking sheets with nonstick spray. Melt 1 cup chocolate chips in glass bowl in microwave, stirring twice, about 2 minutes. Cool slightly.
   
   
2. Using electric mixer, beat whites in large bowl to soft peaks. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar. Continue beating until mixture resembles soft marshmallow creme. Whisk 1 cup sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt in medium bowl to blend. On low speed, beat dry ingredients into meringue. Stir in lukewarm chocolate and 1/2 cup chocolate chips (dough will become very stiff).
   
   
3. Place 1/2 cup sugar in bowl. Roll 1 rounded tablespoon dough into ball; roll in sugar, coating thickly. Place on prepared sheet. Repeat with remaining dough, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake until puffed and tops crack, about 10 minutes. Cool on sheets on rack 10 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool.
   
   

Categories

Chocolate, Dessert, Bake, Gluten-Free

Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade 96% confidence

Good points Very low in cholesterol Low in sodium

Bad points Very high in sugar