Gluten Free Chocolate Cracked Cookies

Flourless, very rich, brownie-like, to die for cookies!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 9-12
• Yields: 18-24 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup chocolate chips, melted
• 1⁄2 cup chocolate chips
• 3  egg whites, room temperature
• 1⁄2 cup  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Blend 1 cup sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt together in bowl and set aside. Melt 1 cup chocolate chips in microwave, stirring twice (about 2 minutes). Set aside to cool slightly. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Add 1 cup of sugar and continue beating until it is the consistency of soft marshmallow creme. On low speed, gradually add dry ingredients into the meringue. Add melted chocolate and 1/2 cup of chocolate chips. Dough will be stiff. Roll into small balls using no more than 1 tablespoon of batter at a time. Roll in remaining powdered sugar (1/2 cup).
2. Place on parchment covered cookie sheets. Bake about 10 minutes at 350 degrees until puffed and cracked. Place parchment paper with cookies on top of a cooling rack for another 10 minutes Remove and cool another 10 minutes
3. Enjoy!