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    Easy Chocolate Fudge Cookies!

    Published: Dated: January 8, 2015 Modified: Last Modified: September 13, 2020 Christine Galvani 5 Comments This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Chocolate Fudge Cookies (grain-free, gluten-free and dairy-free) are super simple to make and will satisfy any chocolate craving!

    chocolate fudge cookies on cooling rack.

    These cookies are for the chocolate lovers that like chewy, fudgy, chocolatey cookies.  Everyone who has tried them has loved them.  The bonus?  These lovely delectable treats are grain-free, gluten-free and dairy-free.

    For those of us with these dietary restrictions, it can be challenging finding great recipes. 

    I am slowly finding and adding wonderful recipes to my collection, and, as I do, I will bring them to the blog.

    By the way, this cookie is sturdy enough to be used for ice cream sandwiches.

    How To Make Chocolate Fudge Cookies:

    Step 1 – Gather and measure the ingredients.  Add the dry ingredients to a bowl.

    ingredients for chocolate fudge cookies on counter.

    Step 2 – Crack the egg and place it in a mixing bowl.  Whisk the egg for two minutes until slightly frothy (shown below).

    Step 3 – Add the vanilla extract to the egg and whisk to combine.

    eggs in mixing bowl with whisk, bowl of dry ingredients on counter.

    Step 4 – Stir the dry ingredients.

    Step 5 – Melt the chocolate.

    eggs whisked in mixing bowl, bowl of dry ingredients, bowl of melted chocolate on counter.

    Step 6-   Add the melted chocolate to the whisked egg.

    melted chocolate added to whisked eggs in mixing bowl.

    Step 7 – Stir the melted chocolate into the whisked egg.

    melted chocolate mixed into egg mixture.

    Step 8 – Add the dry ingredients (almond flour, baking powder, and sea salt) to the chocolate/egg mixture and stir to combine.

    Dry ingredients mixed into egg and chocolate batter in bowl.

    Step 9 – Scoop the cookie batter onto the parchment lined cookie sheet.  Tip – it’s easy using a small ice cream scoop.

    Chocolate Fudge cookies on baking pan lined with parchment ready to bake.

    Step 10 – Bake for 10-12 minutes (at 350 degrees F.) until the tops are firm to the touch.

    Chocolate fudge cookies baked on parchment lined baking pan.

    Step 11 – Let cookies cool for 5-10 minutes on a cooling rack.

    chocolate fudge cookies baked on cooling rack.

    chocolate fudge cookies dipped in icing and sprinkles with crushed candy canes.

    Festive holiday cookies that are dipped in icing (confectioners sugar + dairy-free milk (or water) and sprinkled with crushed candy canes.

     

    Helpful Tips When Making Chocolate Fudge Cookies:

    • Use a small ice cream scoop to measure cookies onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
    • This cookie is sturdy enough to be used for ice cream sandwiches.
    • Make homemade baking powder and use for this recipe and all your baking needs.

    Looking for other amazing recipes? Check these out!

    • Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Almond Cookies Recipe
    • Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Whoopie Pies 
    • Dairy-Free Sugar Cookies (cut-out)

    ★ Did you make this recipe? Please give it a star rating below!

     

     

    5 from 2 votes
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    Easy Chocolate Fudge Cookies (grain, gluten, and dairy-free)!
    Prep Time
    15 mins
    Cook Time
    12 mins
    Total Time
    27 mins
     

    Easy chocolate fudge cookies using a few simple ingredients.  This small-batch yields 8 cookies to satisfy the chocolate cookie craving!  Grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free and delicious!  A sturdy cookie perfect for the holidays bakes sales, parties, gatherings and the kids' lunchboxes!

    Course: Cookie, Cookies, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American, Cookies, Dessert
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 119 kcal
    Author: Christine Galvani
    Ingredients
    • 3/4 cup chocolate chips
    • 1/3 cup almond flour (I use blanched almond flour)
    • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder (make sure it is gluten-free)
    • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
    • 1 large egg
    • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
    Instructions
    1. Gather and measure the ingredients.  Place dry ingredients in a small bowl.

      Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  

    2. Add egg to mixing bowl and whisk for two minutes until slightly frothy. Add the vanilla extract and mix to combine.

    3. Place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl and melt chocolate, either via microwave in 30-second segments or over a double boiler.

    4. Add melted chocolate to egg mixture and stir (or whisk) to combine.

    5. Add flour mixture to (chocolate/egg mixture) and blend well. 

    6. Place heaping tablespoons of dough ( I use a small ice cream scoop) onto baking sheets prepared with parchment paper.

    7. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees until the tops are just firm when pressed with a fingertip. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

    8. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Chocolate Fudge Cookies (grain, gluten, and dairy-free)!
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 119 Calories from Fat 54
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 6g9%
    Saturated Fat 2g10%
    Cholesterol 22mg7%
    Sodium 92mg4%
    Potassium 20mg1%
    Carbohydrates 12g4%
    Sugar 10g11%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 70IU1%
    Calcium 38mg4%
    Iron 0.5mg3%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Update Notes:  This post was originally published on January 8th, 2015, but was republished with an updated recipe, new photos, step by step instructions and photos, success tips, and a video in November 2018.

     

     

     

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    About Christine Galvani

    Foodie recipe creator of delicious grain, gluten, and dairy-free recipes for 5+ years. Nature lover, adventure seeker, wife, mom, dog mom. I love to create clean eating, real food recipes that everyone loves.

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    1. Laurie

      April 13, 2018 at 4:23 pm

      5 stars
      They are so good! I’m on my second batch. Thanks!

      Reply
    2. Cfc

      February 26, 2017 at 5:41 am

      5 stars
      I love these cookies- and the basset hound is very cute

      Reply
      • Christine

        February 26, 2017 at 4:10 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply

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