Flourless Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies

These Flourless Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies are chewy, fudgy, loaded with marshmallows and a slight hint of spice. Every bite is bursting with flavor.

Trust me, these Flourless Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies are going to be a staple of your Christmas cookie exchange this year.

You’re probably wondering what makes these cookies "Mexican"? It's the addition of cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne. Not a crazy amount...a hint of each seasoning is just enough to give you that warm feeling in the back of your throat.

It will give a little kick that all the other cookies lack!

The beauty of flourless cookies is they're naturally gluten free. Don't mistake that for low calories or fat free. There is still plenty of sugar in this recipe. But if you are looking for a delicious gluten free cookie, for dietary needs, this is the one!!

WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED?

• 3 cups powdered sugar
• ⅔ cup cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne
• 3 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ cup chocolate chips
• ½ cup mini marshmallows + additional for topping

HOW DO I MAKE FLOURLESS MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE COOKIES?

STEP 1: In a large bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, salt, cinnamon and cayenne.

STEP 2: Add egg whites and vanilla. Mix well, until you have a super creamy texture.

STEP 3: Fold in the chocolate chips and marshmallows.

STEP 4: Place the bowl in your refrigerator for 30 minutes.

STEP 5: Scoop cookie dough onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet, and top with 2-3 additional mini marshmallows.

STEP 6: Bake at 350 degrees F. for approximately 12-14 minutes, or until the tops are cracked and the edges are set. The middle will be slightly soft when you first take them out of the oven. Let the cookies cool completely before moving them.

These Flourless Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies are the type of cookie where it is hard to eat just one! 

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Flourless Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies

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Ingredients

• 3 cups powdered sugar
• ⅔ cup cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne
• 3 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ cup chocolate chips
• ½ cup mini marshmallows + additional for topping

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, salt, cinnamon and cayenne.
2. Add egg whites and vanilla. Mix well, until you have a super creamy texture.
3. Fold in the chocolate chips and marshmallows.
4. Place the bowl in your refrigerator for 30 minutes.
5. Scoop cookie dough onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet, and top with 2-3 additional mini marshmallows.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F. for approximately 12-14 minutes, or until the tops are cracked and the edges are set. The middle will be slightly soft when you first take them out of the oven. Let the cookies cool completely before moving them.