Chocolate Orange Cookie Cups

These flourless cookie bites from Sunset reader Jennifer Loganathan, of Colden, NY, are a delicious cross between a brownie and a soft cookie—the orange zest adds a bit of contrast.

1/2 cup chopped almonds

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)

1/4 cup softened unsalted butter, divided

2 large egg whites, divided

1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar

1 ounce semisweet chocolate

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan and set aside.

Step 2

Stir together almonds, powdered sugar, cocoa, orange zest, 3 tbsp. butter, 1 egg white, and 1 tbsp. water in a medium bowl. In another bowl, whisk remaining egg white with granulated sugar until medium peaks form; fold into cocoa mixture. Spoon mixture into prepared muffin cups, dividing evenly.

Step 3

Bake until tops look dry, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, then turn out of pan.

Step 4

Meanwhile, microwave remaining 1 tbsp. butter with chocolate in a small bowl until melted. Drizzle over warm cookies.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 100Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 3.2g16%
Cholesterol 10mg4%
Sodium 10mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 9.1g4%

Dietary Fiber 1.3g6%
Protein 2.1g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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