I went through a culinary phase in high school in which I was determined to make the perfect flourless chocolate cake. I loved the idea of turning glorified brownie batter into something elegant. Most recipes were laborious though, requiring you to separate sometimes a dozen eggs for one cake. Needless to say, I moved on from that phase before long. It's actually been years since I've attempted anything like those cakes. So, when I saw these cookies on Pinterest I was excited to try a more approachable flourless chocolate confection.
These cookies ended up being absolutely delicious. It blows my mind that they can be so satisfying without any butter. They are chewy and very rich - much like a brownie but with a slight hint of meringue. I added ground almonds, which are subtle in flavor but provide structure and great texture to the cookies. I'm tempted to try hazelnuts next time.
