CHEWY CHOCOLATE SNOWCAPS

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Dense and rich with the flavor of toasted pecans and dark chocolate, these cookies evoke brownies or fudge. They are made with egg whites for leavening and contain no flour, so they are a great gluten-free alternative. The batter comes together fast, although it will seem like the egg whites can't possibly provide enough moisture. Just keep stirring with a strong spoon and a very thick batter will quickly materialize.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories     snack, cookies and bars, dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups/300 grams confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup/90 grams dark cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon/6 grams kosher salt
5 ounces/135 grams 72 percent chocolate, preferably with nibs, chopped
1 1/2 cups/135 grams chopped, toasted pecans
4 large egg whites, room temperature
1/2 cup/100 grams sugar cubes, crushed, for the tops

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Whisk together sugar, cocoa and salt. Stir in chocolate and pecans. Beat egg whites until slightly stiff, then stir into chocolate mixture until just until incorporated. (Do not overmix.) You can use a stand mixer on low or a sturdy spoon and a large bowl.
  • Crush sugar cubes and place in a shallow bowl. Using a small ice cream scoop or a melon baller, spoon up dough to create a scoop about the size of a golf ball. Lightly dip the top of the cookie into the sugar and then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake until cookie tops are dry and crackled, about 12 to 15 minutes. Rotate sheets if using more than 1 at a time. The cookies should be dry and crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside and capped with a nice sprinkling of chunky sugar.
  • Transfer sheets to wire racks and let cookies cool completely. Can be stored in an airtight container for 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 143, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 87 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams

Dorine Odipo
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable. I think I would have liked them better if the frosting had been a little less sweet.


Bhimmaya Sunuwar
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but these cookies were still really good. The cookie was chewy and the frosting was creamy. I would definitely make these again.


AVISHKA VIHAGA
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These were so easy to make and they turned out so cute! I loved the way they looked and they tasted even better.


SB Luminary
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Dhanarjon Nath
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out great! They were chewy and the frosting was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Maani Fitness
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These were amazing! I loved the texture of the cookie and the frosting was so creamy. I will definitely be making these again.


Ayanda Dlamini
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The cookies were a little dry, but the frosting was delicious. I think I would add a little more butter to the cookie dough next time.


SIPON AHMED
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These were so easy to make! I didn't have any problems with the recipe and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Bonna Akter
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I made these for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they looked really impressive.


Syed Waheed
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These snowcaps were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable. The cookie was chewy and the frosting was creamy. I think I would have liked them better if the frosting had been a little less sweet.


Royal Titan
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Chewy chocolate snowcaps were a hit! They were easy to make and so delicious. I loved the combination of the chewy cookie and the creamy chocolate frosting. I will definitely be making these again!