Gluten-Free Chocolate Nut Cookies

Gluten-Free Chocolate Nut Cookies

Gluten-Free Chocolate Nut Cookies

Prep Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 15 Minutes

Calories per seving 78

Fat 5g

Cholesterol 3mg

Sodium 24mg

Carbohydrates 7.5g

Fiber 1.5g

Sugar 4.5g

Protein 1.5g

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup walnuts, lightly toasted
  • 1/2 cup hazelnuts, lightly toasted
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 oz bittersweet chocolate
  • 2 egg whites, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/8 tsp cream of tartar
  • 3/4 cup Sunsweet® Amaz!n™ Diced Prunes

Instructions

In a food processor, grind the walnuts, hazelnuts and salt into a coarse meal (do not over process). Melt the chocolate in a heat-proof bowl over a pot of barely simmering water, ensuring that the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Alternatively, microwave the chocolate at half power for about 2 minutes. Cool slightly.

 

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar until the whites hold stiff peaks when the whisk is removed from the bowl, about 2 minutes.

 

Gently fold the chocolate and nuts into the egg whites until the batter is uniform, then fold in the Amaz!ns™. Using a 2 Tbsp ice cream scoop or a spoon, portion the batter onto the prepared baking sheets (Each cookie will weigh about 35 grams). Bake until firm on the outside but still soft in the center, about 12 minutes.