gluten-free

These flourless peanut butter chocolate chunk cookies are light and airy with a chewy consistency, similar to that of a macaron without the filling. This recipe is a great way to use up extra egg whites and satisfy a chocolate peanut butter craving. Flourless peanut butter chocolate chunk cookies are quick + simple to make and a nice way to end the week on a sweet note!

ingredients

  • 1 egg + 2 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • ¼ teaspoons cream of tarter
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup natural peanut butter
  • ½ cup confectioners sugar
  • ¼ cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

steps

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Beat the egg whites and cream of tarter until stiff peaks form. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat together the whole egg with water, salt, and confectioners sugar. Add in the peanut butter and continue to beat until thoroughly combined. Fold in chocolate chips using a rubber spatula. Carefully fold in egg white mixture until all is combined. Spoon cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 9 minutes.