Flourless Chocolate Walnut Cookies

​If you're looking for a rich, chocolatey cookie that happens to be gluten-free and grain-free, these Flourless Chocolate Walnut Cookies are sure to become a favorite. Made with ground walnuts instead of flour, these cookies have a wonderfully fudgy texture that falls somewhere between a brownie and a cookie. The walnuts add a subtle nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with the deep chocolate taste, while chocolate chips provide little pockets of melty goodness in every bite. Whether you're avoiding gluten or simply looking for a delicious way to enjoy walnuts and chocolate together, these easy cookies are a decadent treat that no one will guess are flourless.

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Flourless Chocolate Walnut Cookies
Makes: 18-24 cookies

​Ingredients

• 2 cups walnut halves
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 large eggs
• ⅓ cup sugar (or coconut sugar)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• Additional walnut halves for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Place the 2 cups walnuts in a food processor and process until finely ground. The texture should resemble coarse almond flour.
4. Add:
   • cocoa powder
   • sugar
   • salt
   • baking powder
   Pulse a few times to combine.
5. Add eggs and vanilla. Process until a thick chocolate batter forms.
6. Stir in:
   • chocolate chips
   • chopped walnuts
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheet.
8. Press a walnut half onto the top of each cookie.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the tops are set and slightly cracked.
10. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

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